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Rock Creek National Park Act of 2019

H.R. 4173 · 116th Congress · Aug 6, 2019 · Lineage

A BILL

To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Rock Creek National Park Act of 2019”.

2. 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.