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SB2262: Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Act

: Kyrsten Sinema (I-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 12, 2023
Public lands and natural resources
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to designate the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a new national monument called Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni in Arizona near the Grand Canyon. The name comes from Native American languages and means 'Grand Canyon is our home' in Navajo and 'the place where I pray' in Havasupai. The monument would protect a large area of public land from mining and development while allowing certain uses like hiking and camping. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been debated or voted on in .

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