# 119-hr-2520: César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act

119-hr-2520, César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2520
- Congress: 119
- Title: César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-31
- Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**create the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park** to expand the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument into a broader park honoring Chavez and the farmworker movement. It would also direct a study to potentially designate the roughly 300-mile Farmworker Peregrinacion National Historic Trail between Delano and Sacramento. - Farmworker communities and visitors: Would raise national recognition and fund interpretation of Chavez's life and farmworker sites, and add a study to potentially designate the about 300-mile Farmworker Peregrinacion National Historic Trail. - Local communities and landowners: Would allow inclusion of The Forty Acres, Santa Rita Center, McDonnell Hall, and other study sites only after the Secretary acquires the land or secures a written agreement, and requires the Secretary to publish notice within 30 days after adding a site. - National Park Service and partners: Would require a general management plan within 3 years after funds are available, authorize land acquisition by donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, and allow cooperative agreements with states, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, and owners to preserve and interpret park resources.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Add key Chavez sites to park: benefit, low. The Interior Secretary would be able to acquire land inside the park by donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange. The Forty Acres (Delano), the Santa Rita Center (Phoenix), and McDonnell Hall (San Jose) could be added if the land is acquired or if the owner signs a written management ag…
- Plan park growth and study trail: benefit, low. Within 3 years after funds are available, the Interior Secretary would finish a general management plan, with input from landowners, Federal, State, and Tribal agencies, and groups like the National Chavez Center and the Cesar Chavez Foundation. The plan would review adding or linking more sites an…
- Rename monument as historical park: benefit, low. This bill would rename the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument as the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. The park would be run under the same laws as other National Park units. Any past funding for the monument could be used for the new park. References in laws and…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2520 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2520)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5862)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2520 (as of 2025-12-21).