H.R. 2323

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 25, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources

Table of contents

• H.R. 2323
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Definitions
  • SEC. 3. Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment

SEC. 1. Short title

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

SEC. 2. Definitions

• In this Act:
  • The term map means the map entitled , numbered 155/167,296, and dated November 2022. The term means the map entitled , numbered 155/167,296, and dated November 2022. Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment
  • 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
  • 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 by donation or exchange. Tracts to Include in Boundary
• (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—
    • revise the boundary of the Park to include the acquired land or interests in land; and
    • 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.