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Pinnacles National Park Act

Public Law 112-245 · H.R. 3641 · 112th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jan 10, 2013 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA-17)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. Jeff Denham

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Pinnacles National Park Act - Establishes Pinnacles National Park in California to: (1) preserve and interpret for the benefit of future generations the chaparral, grasslands, blue oak woodlands, and majestic valley oak savanna ecosystems of the park's area, the areas's geomorphology, riparian watersheds, unique flora and fauna, and the ancestral and cultural history of native Americans, settlers, and explorers; and (2) interpret the recovery program for the California Condor and the international significance of that program.

Abolishes Pinnacles National Monument and includes the lands and interests therein in Pinnacles National Park.

Redesignates the Pinnacles Wilderness as the Hain Wilderness.

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Related bills

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Jan 10, 2013Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-245.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jan 1, 2013FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 31, 2012FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Dec 30, 2012FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Aug 1, 2012CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  7. Jul 31, 2012FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3641.
  10. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  11. FloorFloor · Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Jul 26, 2012CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-626.
  14. Jul 11, 2012CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
  17. Jun 8, 2012CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  18. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. Dec 20, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
  20. Dec 13, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  21. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.