117 HR 5384 IH: Rock Creek National Park Act of 2021 U.S. House of Representatives 2021-09-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5384IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 27, 2021Ms. Norton (for herself and Mr. Raskin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Rock Creek National Park Act of 2021.

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Redesignation of Rock Creek Park as Rock Creek National Park

(a)

Redesignation

In recognition of its nationally significant natural, cultural, and historical resources, and important recreational opportunities, Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia, established by the Act of September 27, 1890 (26 Stat. 492), is redesignated as Rock Creek National Park.(b)

Conforming amendments

Title 40, United States Code, is amended—(1)in section 8104(b), by striking Rock Creek Park and inserting Rock Creek National Park; and(2)in section 8501(a)(3)(B), by striking Rock Creek Park and inserting Rock Creek National Park.(c)

References

Any reference in any law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia is deemed to be a reference to Rock Creek National Park.