119 S1112 IS: Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act U.S. Senate 2025-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1112IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2025Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Luján) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act.

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.

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.