What does Preamble of Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act do?

This bill adjusts the boundary of Big Bend National Park in Texas. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Map” is defined as the map entitled “Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 155/167,296, and dated November 2022. “Park” refers to the Big Bend National Park established under the Act of June 20, 1935. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior.

What does BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. of Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act do?

This bill concerns the boundary of Big Bend National Park in Texas. The Secretary is authorized to acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land or interests in land, depicted on a specific map, through donation or exchange. The map detailing the tracts to be included in the boundary will be available for public inspection. Upon acquisition of land, the Secretary must revise the Park's boundary to include the acquired land and administer it as part of the Park. The Secretary is prohibited from using eminent domain or condemnation to carry out this Act.

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Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Last updated: 6/23/2025 · Introduced: 3/25/2025

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to add approximately 6,100 acres to Big Bend National Park in Texas through donation or exchange.
The bill revises the official boundary of Big Bend National Park to include any newly acquired land, ensuring it is managed as part of the park.
The bill prohibits the use of eminent domain or condemnation to acquire land for the park's boundary adjustment.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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