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119-s-1112119th Congress

Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Passed Senate

Summary

Adds about 6,100 acres to Big Bend National Park by allowing land to be donated or exchanged into the park boundary. A November 2022 map showing the tracts will be available for public inspection, the Secretary of the Interior will revise the park boundary and manage any acquired land as part of the park, and the Secretary may not use eminent domain.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Big Bend park grows by donation

If enacted, the Secretary of the Interior would be able to add about 6,100 acres to Big Bend National Park. Land would only be accepted by donation or land exchange; no eminent domain or condemnation would be used. When land is acquired, the park boundary would be updated and the land would be managed as part of the park. The official map (No. 155/167,296, dated November 2022) would be on file for the public to see at National Park Service offices.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cornyn, John [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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