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HR 8121 designates Christiansted Bandstand in U.S. Virgin Islands as Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand

Original title: To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".

Last action · September 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Sponsor: Stacey Plaskett

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What This Bill Would Do

Federal legislation officially names the bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as the Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand.

Why it matters

Changes only the official of a federal park structure; no funding, staffing, or operational changes are authorized.

Who It Would Affect

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National Park Service

Must update official records, maps, and documents referring to the Christiansted National Historic Site bandstand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new name of the bandstand at Christiansted National Historic Site?
It is designated as the Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand.
Does this bill allocate any federal funding for park improvements?
No, the measure solely renames the structure and updates official references without authorizing funds or changing park operations.

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Procedural history

15 actions
  1. Sep 15, 2026SenateCommittee
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Sep 14, 2026House
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 14, 2026HouseFloor
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5566)
  4. Sep 14, 2026HouseFloor
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Sep 14, 2026House
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8121.
  6. Sep 14, 2026House
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5566-5567)
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  1. Sep 14, 2026House
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  2. Aug 27, 2026House
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 677.
  3. Aug 27, 2026House
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-776.
  4. Jul 22, 2026HouseCommittee
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Jul 22, 2026House
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  6. Jul 1, 2026House
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  7. Jun 24, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  8. Mar 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  9. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House

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Sponsors

Stacey PlaskettHouseDemocraticPrimary sponsorNo profile match

Connected Entities

Kevin F. McCumber, St. Croix, Virgin Islands and 3 more
PersonKevin F. McCumber“Clerk of the House of Representatives”Map →
locationSt. Croix“Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands where the historic site is located”Map →
locationVirgin Islands“Territory where the designated bandstand is situated”Map →
PersonPeter G. Thurland, Sr.“Individual honored by the bandstand designation”Map →
locationChristiansted National Historic Site“Location of the bandstand in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands”Map →
locationSt. Croix, Virgin Islands“Location of the bandstand”Map →

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