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Reconciliation in Place Names Act

USA119th CongressS-2894| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Reconciliation in Place Names Act" aims to address the prevalence of offensive geographic place names throughout the United States. It mandates the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names within 180 days of enactment. This Committee will advise the Board on Geographic Names, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress on renaming geographic features and Federal land units deemed offensive. The Committee will comprise 17 members, including representatives from Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, civil rights experts, and academics with expertise in cultural studies, geography, and history. Its primary duties include establishing a process to solicit and review proposals for renaming offensive places from various stakeholders, including the public and Indian Tribes. The Committee will also provide opportunities for public comment on proposed name changes. Following its review, the Committee will submit proposals for renaming geographic features to the Board on Geographic Names and proposals for Federal land units to Congress. The bill requires the Board on Geographic Names to accept or reject the Committee's proposals within three years of receipt. The Board must approve a proposal unless it determines there is a compelling reason, substantial public interest in rejection, or if approval would violate Federal law. If a proposal is accepted, the Board is mandated to rename the geographic feature, and existing Board policies that might otherwise prevent a name change due to pending legislation will not apply.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2400
Reconciliation in Place Names Act
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2843
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2400
    Reconciliation in Place Names Act


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2843
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2843: Reconciliation in Place Names Act

Reconciliation in Place Names Act

USA119th CongressS-2894| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
The "Reconciliation in Place Names Act" aims to address the prevalence of offensive geographic place names throughout the United States. It mandates the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names within 180 days of enactment. This Committee will advise the Board on Geographic Names, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress on renaming geographic features and Federal land units deemed offensive. The Committee will comprise 17 members, including representatives from Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, civil rights experts, and academics with expertise in cultural studies, geography, and history. Its primary duties include establishing a process to solicit and review proposals for renaming offensive places from various stakeholders, including the public and Indian Tribes. The Committee will also provide opportunities for public comment on proposed name changes. Following its review, the Committee will submit proposals for renaming geographic features to the Board on Geographic Names and proposals for Federal land units to Congress. The bill requires the Board on Geographic Names to accept or reject the Committee's proposals within three years of receipt. The Board must approve a proposal unless it determines there is a compelling reason, substantial public interest in rejection, or if approval would violate Federal law. If a proposal is accepted, the Board is mandated to rename the geographic feature, and existing Board policies that might otherwise prevent a name change due to pending legislation will not apply.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2400
Reconciliation in Place Names Act
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2843
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2400
    Reconciliation in Place Names Act


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2843
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2843: Reconciliation in Place Names Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted