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Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

USA119th CongressS-1112| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land to adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in Texas. These specific land parcels are generally depicted on a designated map, which will be made available for public inspection. A key provision of this Act stipulates that land acquisition must occur solely through donation or exchange , explicitly prohibiting the use of eminent domain or condemnation . Upon successful acquisition, the Secretary is required to revise the park's boundary to include these new lands. The newly incorporated areas will then be administered as an integral part of Big Bend National Park, subject to all applicable laws and regulations.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1059
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2323
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3460)
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1059
    Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2323
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3460)


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2323: Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Geography and mappingLand transfersParks, recreation areas, trailsTexas

Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

USA119th CongressS-1112| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land to adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in Texas. These specific land parcels are generally depicted on a designated map, which will be made available for public inspection. A key provision of this Act stipulates that land acquisition must occur solely through donation or exchange , explicitly prohibiting the use of eminent domain or condemnation . Upon successful acquisition, the Secretary is required to revise the park's boundary to include these new lands. The newly incorporated areas will then be administered as an integral part of Big Bend National Park, subject to all applicable laws and regulations.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1059
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2323
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3460)
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1059
    Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2323
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3460)


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Held at the desk.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2323: Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Geography and mappingLand transfersParks, recreation areas, trailsTexas