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Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
1/3/2025, 6:58 PM
Summary of Bill S 1059
Bill 118 s 1059, 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 Senate on April 15, 2021, by Senator John Cornyn.
The main purpose of this bill is to transfer certain parcels of land from the state of Texas to the National Park Service in order to expand the boundaries of the Big Bend National Park. This expansion will allow for better protection and preservation of the natural resources and wildlife in the area.
The bill specifies the exact parcels of land that will be transferred, as well as the terms and conditions of the transfer. It also outlines the responsibilities of the National Park Service in managing and maintaining the newly acquired land. Overall, the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act seeks to enhance the conservation efforts in the Big Bend National Park by expanding its boundaries and ensuring the protection of its natural resources. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently under consideration in the Senate.
The main purpose of this bill is to transfer certain parcels of land from the state of Texas to the National Park Service in order to expand the boundaries of the Big Bend National Park. This expansion will allow for better protection and preservation of the natural resources and wildlife in the area.
The bill specifies the exact parcels of land that will be transferred, as well as the terms and conditions of the transfer. It also outlines the responsibilities of the National Park Service in managing and maintaining the newly acquired land. Overall, the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act seeks to enhance the conservation efforts in the Big Bend National Park by expanding its boundaries and ensuring the protection of its natural resources. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently under consideration in the Senate.
Congressional Summary of S 1059
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 land 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 land or interests in land, Interior shall revise the boundary of the park to include the acquired land or interests in land and shall administer them 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 S 1059
Bill S 1059 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 18, 2024. Bill S 1059 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023. Bill S 1059's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1059
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1059
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 S 1059
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
A bill 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 S 1059
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