# 117-hr-268: To provide for the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to be adjusted, to authorize the donation of land to the United States for addition to that historic park, and for other purposes.

117-hr-268, To provide for the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to be adjusted, to authorize the donation of land to the United States for addition to that historic park, and for other purposes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] (D-TX); status Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-268
- Congress: 117
- Title: To provide for the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to be adjusted, to authorize the donation of land to the United States for addition to that historic park, and for other purposes.
- Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Introduced: 2021-01-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

This bill adjusts the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Texas to include the approximately 166.44 acres of land identified on the map titled PALO ALTO BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Proposed Boundary Addition, Fort Brown Unit (2018), when the land is donated to the United States.

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## Sources
- [117-hr-268 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/268)

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- [117-hr-1193: Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1193)
- [117-hr-5142: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5142)
- [117-hr-55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-55)
- [117-hres-1018: Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-1018)
- [117-hres-1003: Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-1003)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-268 (as of 2025-11-18).