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S. 573·119th Congress·Introduced Feb 13, 2025

A bill to designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Denali.

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
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Sponsor
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Committees
Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Dec 9, 2025

Bottom line

The bill legally renames a specific Alaskan mountain to "Denali" for all official federal purposes and requires consistent use of this name in federal documents.

What it actually does

This bill officially designates the mountain located at 63°04'12" N, 151°00'18" W in the State of Alaska as "Denali." It further mandates that all future references to this mountain in any United States law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record shall be deemed references to "Denali," ensuring consistent official terminology.

Section 1(a)

Official Designation of Denali

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This subsection formally designates the mountain located at the specified coordinates (63°04'12" N, 151°00'18" W) in Alaska as "Denali." This act establishes the legal and official name for the mountain within federal law, recognizing a name with historical and cultural significance to the region.

Section 1(b)

Mandatory Use of Designated Name

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This subsection ensures that any existing or future reference to the mountain described in subsection (a) within any United States law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record will automatically be understood as a reference to "Denali." This prevents ambiguity and ensures consistent official terminology across all federal materials, streamlining administrative processes.

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