Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Big Bend National Park: Adding 6,100 Acres to the Park
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The Senate passed a bill to expand Big Bend National Park in Texas by about 6,100 acres. This change allows the National Park Service to grow the park's borders and manage more land in the area to protect the natural landscape.
- The government can only get this new land if the current owners choose to donate it or trade it for other property. The law strictly forbids the government from forcing people to sell their land or using a process called eminent domain to take it.
- Once the land is officially part of the park, it will be open to the public and protected by the same rules as the rest of Big Bend. This helps preserve local wildlife and provides more room for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3460)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
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