César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act

César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act

This bill redesignates the César E. Chávez National Monument established on October 8, 2012, as the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park in California and Arizona.

The boundary of the historical park shall include

• The Forty Acres in Delano, California;
• the Santa Rita Center in Phoenix, Arizona; and
• McDonnell Hall in San Jose, California.

The Department of the Interior may acquire land and interests in land that are within the boundary of the park by donation, purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.

Interior may provide public interpretation of historic sites, museums, and resources on land not administered by Interior related to the life of César E. Chávez and the history of the farmworker movement.

Interior must prepare a general management plan for the park.

The bill also requires consideration of the Farmworker Peregrinación National Historic Trail for designation as a national scenic trail.

Bill 118 hr 2446, also known as the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act, was introduced in the US Congress to establish a national historical park in honor of César E. Chávez and the farmworker movement. The bill aims to recognize the contributions of Chávez and the farmworkers in the fight for labor rights and social justice.

The proposed national historical park would be located in the San Joaquin Valley of California, where Chávez and the farmworkers organized strikes and protests to demand fair wages and better working conditions. The park would include sites such as the headquarters of the United Farm Workers union, where Chávez led the movement, as well as important landmarks and monuments related to the farmworker struggle.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers praising Chávez's legacy and the importance of preserving the history of the farmworker movement. Supporters argue that establishing a national historical park would educate the public about the struggles faced by farmworkers and inspire future generations to continue the fight for social and economic justice. If passed, the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act would allocate funding for the development and maintenance of the park, as well as establish a management plan to ensure its preservation and accessibility to the public. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, with advocates hopeful that it will be passed to honor the legacy of César E. Chávez and the farmworker movement.