Bill · H.R. 2520· House(119-HR-2520)
César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Raul Ruiz
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park in California and Arizona. It includes the redesignation of the existing Cesar E. Chavez National Monument into this new historical park. The legislation aims to preserve and interpret the history of Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to include additional sites such as the Forty Acres in Delano, the Santa Rita Center in Phoenix, and McDonnell Hall in San Jose. Furthermore, the bill provides for a study of the Farmworker Peregrinacion National Historic Trail.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History: The bill seeks to help preserve, protect, and interpret nationally significant resources related to Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Increased Understanding: The establishment of the park is intended to provide a broader understanding of the achievements and contributions made by Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement to United States history (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Site Development: The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with various entities, including local governments and private organizations, to assist in the preservation, development, and use of the historical park (Section 4(e)(3)).
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Technical Assistance: The Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance and public interpretation for historic sites and museums not administered by the Secretary that relate to the life of Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement (Section 4(e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Land Requirements: To include certain specific sites in the park boundary, the Secretary must acquire the land or enter into a written agreement with the owner (Section 4(b)(3)).
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Land Acquisition Methods: The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land through purchase from willing sellers or through exchange (Section 4(d)).
- 3/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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