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Adds a new numbered entry (50) to subsection (c) of 16 U.S.C. 1244 establishing the Farmworker Peregrinación National Historic Trail and describing its route and source study.
Redesignates the César E. Chávez National Monument as the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park and treats references and funds for the monument as references and funds for the historical park; establishes boundaries, acquisition and administration provisions, and management plan requirements for the park.
Creates and renames a National Historical Park to preserve, protect, and interpret sites and resources connected to César E. Chávez and the farmworker movement, strengthens the network of related sites, and directs National Park Service management actions. It also adds the Farmworker Peregrinación National Historic Trail (about 300 miles between Delano and Sacramento, CA) to the National Trails System and sets out acquisition, partnership, consultation, and planning requirements for managing the park and trail. The Secretary of the Interior and the National Park Service may acquire land, enter cooperative agreements, provide interpretation, and must prepare a general management plan within three years after funding is available; the Secretary must notify the Federal Register when sites are added and consult identified owners and organizations for planning.
Authorize the establishment of the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park.
Use the park to help preserve, protect, and interpret the nationally significant resources associated with César Chávez and the farmworker movement.
Interpret and provide a broader understanding of the achievements and contributions to the history of the United States made by César Chávez and the farmworker movement.
Support and enhance the network of sites and resources associated with César Chávez and the farmworker movement.
Defines "historical park" to mean the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park, which is established by section 4 of the Act.
Primary federal impact: The National Park Service assumes responsibility for managing the renamed historical park and the designated trail, including planning, interpretation, and authority to acquire land or enter agreements. This adds workload for NPS planning, stewardship, and outreach but is typical for park designations.
Local and community impact: Communities and stakeholders in Delano, Sacramento, and other California locations tied to the farmworker movement will see increased recognition, preservation activities, visitor interpretation, and potential tourism. Local governments and community organizations may partner with NPS on interpretation, site stewardship, and visitor services.
Property owners: Owners of identified or potentially included sites may be approached for voluntary sale, donation, exchange, or cooperative agreements; the Act requires consultation but does not mandate condemnation in the text provided, so impacts are likely negotiated rather than involuntary.
Cultural and advocacy organizations: Labor, civil rights, and cultural heritage groups—including organizations preserving farmworker history—will be directly affected through consultation opportunities, interpretation roles, and potential cooperative agreements.
Visitors and education: The public will gain more formal interpretation and access to a coordinated set of sites and a designated historic trail that tells the story of the farmworker movement, increasing educational and heritage tourism opportunities.
Fiscal and implementation considerations: The Act does not specify dedicated appropriations; implementation (land acquisition and plan development) depends on future appropriations and partnerships. The management plan deadline is tied to availability of funds, which could delay actions if funding is not provided.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1930-1931: 1)
Introduced March 31, 2025 by Alejandro Padilla · Last progress March 31, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1930-1931: 1)
Introduced in Senate
