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S2933FEDERALSession 119Federal Billon floor

Senate Bill 2933 Redesignates New River Gorge Playground in Honor of Childhood Cancer Families

Original title: A bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer".

Last action · September 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 645.Sponsors: James Justice and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

A playground in the New River Gorge in West Virginia is officially d as the Hearts of Gold Playground to honor children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

Why it matters

Changes only the official designation of a federal park playground; no new funding, services, or regulatory changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Visitors to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Park visitors will see updated references and signage reflecting the new playground name.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill allocate any federal funding for park improvements?

No, the measure only changes the official name of the playground and does not provide new funding or alter park operations.

Which specific playground is being renamed?

The primary playground located in the Grandview area south of the amphitheater at New River Gorge .

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Where This Stands

Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.

Procedural history

6 actions

Sep 17, 2026Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 645.
Sep 17, 2026Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 29, 2026Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 21, 2026Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sep 29, 2025SenateCommittee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 29, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate

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Connected Entities

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia, Grandview

locationNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve“Federal park containing the playground being redesignated.”Map →

locationWest Virginia“State where the designated playground is located.”Map →

locationGrandview“Area within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve where the playground ”Map →

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www.congress.gov

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