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Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

USA119th CongressHR-2323| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land to adjust and expand the boundary of Big Bend National Park in Texas. These specific land parcels are generally depicted on a map titled "Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment," which will be available for public inspection. A key provision mandates that the acquisition of these lands can only occur through donation or exchange , explicitly prohibiting the use of eminent domain or condemnation. Once acquired, the Secretary is required to revise the park's boundary to include the new acreage. The newly incorporated lands will then be administered as part of Big Bend National Park, subject to all applicable laws and regulations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8093
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1544
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1112
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8093
    Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1544
    Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1112
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1112: Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Geography and mappingLand transfersParks, recreation areas, trailsTexas

Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

USA119th CongressHR-2323| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land to adjust and expand the boundary of Big Bend National Park in Texas. These specific land parcels are generally depicted on a map titled "Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment," which will be available for public inspection. A key provision mandates that the acquisition of these lands can only occur through donation or exchange , explicitly prohibiting the use of eminent domain or condemnation. Once acquired, the Secretary is required to revise the park's boundary to include the new acreage. The newly incorporated lands will then be administered as part of Big Bend National Park, subject to all applicable laws and regulations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8093
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1544
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1112
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8093
    Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1544
    Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1112
    Held at the desk.
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1112: Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Geography and mappingLand transfersParks, recreation areas, trailsTexas