H.R. 3414
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to expand the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, to redesignate the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the , and for other purposes. "Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center"
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 14, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Ruiz · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources
Table of contents
- SEC. 1. Short title
- SEC. 2. Expansion of Joshua Tree National Park
- SEC. 3. Technical correction
- SEC. 4. Redesignation of the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the
SEC. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act".
SEC. 2. Expansion of Joshua Tree National Park
(a) Boundary adjustment
Section 402 of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa–22) is amended, in the first sentence, by inserting after the following: .
(b) Transfer of administrative jurisdiction
Administrative jurisdiction over the land described in the amendment made by subsection (a) is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service.
(c) Land acquisition
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Interior may acquire land and interests in land within the boundary of the Joshua Tree National Park by— (A) donation; (B) purchase from a willing seller; (C) exchange; or (D) transfer.
(2) Any land or interest land within the boundary of the Joshua Tree National Park that is owned by the State of California or a political subdivision of the State of California may only be acquired by the Secretary of the Interior by donation or exchange.