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US S1059

US S1059
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act


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Introduced
03/29/2023
In Committee
09/21/2023
Crossed Over
12/19/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land or interests in land near the Big Bend National Park in Texas, either through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange. Once acquired, the Secretary will revise the park's boundary to include the new land and administer it as part of the park. The bill prohibits the use of eminent domain or condemnation in carrying out these changes.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 12/19/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Parks, Refuges, Recreation, and Trails
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation

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