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Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
1/10/2024, 12:26 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1544
Bill 118 hr 1544, also known as the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to adjust the boundaries of the Big Bend National Park in Texas. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 8, 2021, by Representative Will Hurd.
The main purpose of this bill is to transfer certain parcels of land from the Department of the Interior to the National Park Service in order to expand the boundaries of the Big Bend National Park. The bill specifies the exact boundaries of the land to be transferred and outlines the process for the transfer to take place.
The bill also includes provisions for the protection and preservation of the natural resources within the expanded boundaries of the park. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the ecological integrity of the park and ensuring that it remains a place for outdoor recreation and enjoyment for future generations. Overall, the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act seeks to enhance the conservation efforts and recreational opportunities within the Big Bend National Park by expanding its boundaries and protecting its natural resources.
The main purpose of this bill is to transfer certain parcels of land from the Department of the Interior to the National Park Service in order to expand the boundaries of the Big Bend National Park. The bill specifies the exact boundaries of the land to be transferred and outlines the process for the transfer to take place.
The bill also includes provisions for the protection and preservation of the natural resources within the expanded boundaries of the park. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the ecological integrity of the park and ensuring that it remains a place for outdoor recreation and enjoyment for future generations. Overall, the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act seeks to enhance the conservation efforts and recreational opportunities within the Big Bend National Park by expanding its boundaries and protecting its natural resources.
Congressional Summary of HR 1544
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire, by donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, approximately 6,100 acres of lands or interests in land generally identified as Tracts to Include in Boundary on the map titled Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment and dated November 2022.
Upon the acquisition of any lands or interests in land, Interior shall revise the boundary of the park to include the acquisition and shall administer such lands or interests in land as part of the park.
Interior, in carrying out this bill, may not use eminent domain or condemnation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1544
Bill HR 1544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1544 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1544's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of March 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1544
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1544
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Land transfers
- Land use and conservation
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Texas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1544
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
To adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1544
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