What does CESAR E. CHAVEZ AND THE FARMWORKER MOVEMENT NATIONAL HISTORICAL of César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act do?

This section redesignates the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument as the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. Funds available for the monument are also available for the historical park. The boundary of the historical park initially includes the area in Keene, California, and the Secretary may add additional sites. Potential additional sites include the Forty Acres in Delano, California, the Santa Rita Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and McDonnell Hall in San Jose, California. Sites can be added to the boundary through land acquisition or a written agreement with the owner. The Secretary will administer the historical park according to this section and general laws applicable to the National Park System. The Secretary may provide interpretation of historic sites related to Cesar E. Chavez and the farmworker movement. The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements for preservation, development, and interpretation. Within three years of funding, the Secretary must prepare a general management plan. The general management plan will determine if additional sites, including those in the Coachella Valley, should be added and will be submitted to congressional committees.

What does FARMWORKER PEREGRINACION NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL STUDY. of César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act do?

This section amends the National Trails System Act. It designates the Farmworker Peregrinacion National Historic Trail. The trail is approximately 300 miles long, connecting Delano and Sacramento, California. The route is based on a 1966 farmworker journey. The trail's route is generally depicted as 'Alternative C' in the National Park Service's 'Cesar Chavez Special Resource Study and Environmental Assessment' (October 24, 2013).

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César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act

Q: What does Preamble of César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act do?

This bill aims to establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. The park would be located in the states of California and Arizona. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the park's establishment, though these are not detailed in this section.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act.

Q: What does PURPOSE. of César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act do?

This Act aims to establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. The Act intends to preserve, protect, and interpret resources related to Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement. It seeks to promote a better understanding of the achievements and contributions of Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement to U.S. history. The Act also aims to support and enhance sites and resources associated with Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Historical park” is defined as the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park established by section 4. “Map” refers to a specific map titled “Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Proposed Boundary,” with a specific number and date. “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. “States” refers to California and Arizona. “Study” refers to a specific study conducted by the National Park Service and submitted to Congress on October 24, 2013.

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Alex Padilla (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill redesignates the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument as the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park, encompassing sites in California and Arizona, with potential for future expansions.
The bill establishes the Farmworker Peregrinacion National Historic Trail, a 300-mile route in California commemorating a 1966 farmworker journey.
The Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a general management plan for the historical park, including consideration of additional sites and submission to congressional committees.

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