March 25, 2025
Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
To adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
.
Sec. 2. Definitions
In this Act:
(1) Map
The term map means the map entitled Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment
, numbered 155/167,296, and dated November 2022.
(2) Park
The term Park means the Big Bend National Park established under the Act of June 20, 1935 (49 Stat. 393, chapter 283; 16 U.S.C. 156).
(3) Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
Sec. 3. Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment
(a) Land acquisition
The Secretary may acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land or interests in land generally depicted on the map as Tracts to Include in Boundary
by donation or exchange.
(b) Availability of map
The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Boundary revision and administration
On acquisition of any land or interests in land under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1)
revise the boundary of the Park to include the acquired land or interests in land; and
(2)
administer the acquired land or interests in land as part of the Park in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
(d) Eminent domain or condemnation
In carrying out this Act, the Secretary may not use eminent domain or condemnation.