119-HR2323
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Last action was on 3-25-2025
SenateCurrent status is Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2323
1. Short title2. Definitions3. Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act".
2. Definitions
In this Act:
(1) Map - The term map means the map entitled "Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment", numbered 155/167,296, and dated November 2022.
(2) Park - The term Park means the Big Bend National Park established under the Act of June 20, 1935 (49 Stat. 393, chapter 283; 16 U.S.C. 156).
(3) Secretary - The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
3. Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment
(a) Land acquisition - The Secretary may acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land or interests in land generally depicted on the map as "Tracts to Include in Boundary" by donation or exchange.
(b) Availability of map - The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Boundary revision and administration - On acquisition of any land or interests in land under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1) - revise the boundary of the Park to include the acquired land or interests in land; and
(2) - administer the acquired land or interests in land as part of the Park in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
(d) Eminent domain or condemnation - In carrying out this Act, the Secretary may not use eminent domain or condemnation.