César Chávez and Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act
This act re-designates an existing national monument into a national historical park, expanding its scope to include additional sites significant to the farmworker movement's history. This aims to better preserve and interpret César Chávez's legacy and his impact on farmworkers' rights, potentially increasing educational and tourism opportunities for citizens.
Key points
The existing César E. Chávez National Monument will be re-designated as the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park.
The park will include additional historical sites in California and Arizona, such as The Forty Acres in Delano, Santa Rita Center in Phoenix, and McDonnell Hall in San Jose, subject to land acquisition or agreements.
The act mandates the development of a general management plan for the park, which may recommend the inclusion of further sites related to the farmworker movement.
A study will be initiated for the establishment of the Farmworker Peregrinación National Historic Trail, commemorating the 1966 march from Delano to Sacramento.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2446
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Process start date: 2023-03-30