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César Chávez Historical Park: Preserving Farmworker Movement Heritage

This act renames an existing national monument to the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park, expanding its scope to include additional significant sites in California and Arizona. The goal is to better preserve and interpret the history of the farmworker rights struggle, potentially increasing educational and tourism opportunities for citizens.
Key points
The existing César E. Chávez National Monument will be redesignated as a National Historical Park, ensuring broader protection and interpretation of its heritage.
The park will include new sites in California and Arizona, important to the history of the farmworker movement, expanding educational and tourism opportunities.
The act mandates a study for a "Farmworker Peregrinación National Historic Trail," potentially creating new educational and recreational routes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2520
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Process start date: 2025-03-31