Bill · S. 1215· Senate(119-S-1215)
César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1930-1931)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes the establishment of the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park in California and Arizona. It seeks to redesignate the existing Cesar E. Chavez National Monument into this new historical park. The goal is to preserve and protect resources associated with Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement while providing a broader understanding of their historical contributions. The Secretary of the Interior would oversee the park and has the authority to include additional sites such as the Forty Acres in Delano, the Santa Rita Center in Phoenix, and McDonnell Hall in San Jose. Additionally, the bill aims to establish the Farmworker Peregrinacion National Historic Trail.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would union members be better off under this?+5
The bill preserves the history of the farmworker movement and its labor rights struggles.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill recognizes the historical struggle and achievements of farmworkers, a movement central to minority rights.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill celebrates the historical legacy of the farmworker movement often led by immigrant populations.
The opposite
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-7
While it preserves history, it involves land acquisition processes that may impact local communities and owners.
Would farmers be better off under this?-2
The bill may impact land use through potential federal acquisitions or requirements for historical management.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History: The bill aims to help preserve, protect, and interpret the nationally significant resources and the extraordinary achievements associated with Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement (Section 2).
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Educational Opportunities: The Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance and public interpretation of historic sites, museums, and resources, which can help provide a broader understanding of history (Section 4(e)(2)).
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Community Partnerships: The bill allows the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with states, local governments, public and private organizations, and individuals to assist in the preservation and use of the park (Section 4(e)(3)).
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Historical Recognition of Movement: The bill adds the Farmworker Peregrinacion National Historic Trail, recognizing the specific 300-mile route taken by farmworkers in 1966 (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Land Acquisition Requirements: To include specific sites in the park boundary, the Secretary must acquire the land or enter into written agreements with the owners, which involves land interests (Section 4(b)(3)).
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Land Use/Ownership Changes: The Secretary is authorized to acquire land through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange (Section 4(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+5Good For Immigrants+4Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Hispanic Americans-7Good For Farmers-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1930-1931)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Adam SchiffDemocrat · California