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Adjust the official boundary of Big Bend National Park to include additional land.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asBig Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

What’s happening with Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act?

The Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act is currently represented by S. 1112, which passed the Senate on June 22, 2025. The House of Representatives must now schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but the chamber has taken no action on this legislation since June 22, 2025. History shows that bills passing one chamber often fail to become law because House leadership decides which items reach the floor.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act (S. 1112 (119th)) →

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 1059 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 1059 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

John Cornyn (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.