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Big Bend National Park Expansion: Voluntary Land Acquisition and New Boundaries.

This law authorizes the expansion of Big Bend National Park in Texas by approximately 6,100 acres. The government can only acquire this land through voluntary donations, purchases from willing sellers, or exchanges. A key protection for citizens is that the government is strictly prohibited from using forced seizure of private property (eminent domain) to obtain these tracts.
Key points
Big Bend National Park will be expanded by about 6,100 acres, increasing the protected area available for public use.
The government is forbidden from using eminent domain; all land acquisition must be voluntary on the part of the current owners.
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Additional Information
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Print number: S 1059
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-03-29