Bills · HR 2520
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2520Monuments and memorialsCalifornia
César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to formally preserve and educate the public about a crucial, yet often overlooked, part of American history: the farmworker movement and the struggle for civil and labor rights led by figures like Cesar E. Chavez. By expanding the existing monument into a broader historical park that can encompass multiple significant sites, it provides a more comprehensive and geographically diverse understanding of this important social movement.
If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that additional key locations where historical events unfolded are protected and interpreted for future generations. It would elevate the status and scope of federal recognition for the farmworker movement, potentially attracting more visitors and resources to these sites. If it doesn't pass, these additional sites might remain unprotected or less visible, leading to a fragmented understanding of this vital historical period and potentially missing opportunities for preservation and public education.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The existing Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in California is redesignated as the 'Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park'.
This elevates the status and broadens the scope of the protected area to encompass the wider movement, not just Chavez's personal history.
PROVISION 02
The Secretary of the Interior may include specific additional sites in California and Arizona, such as The Forty Acres, Santa Rita Center, and McDonnell Hall, within the boundary of the historical park.
This allows for a more comprehensive telling of the farmworker movement's story by integrating multiple key locations beyond the original monument.
PROVISION 03
Additional sites can only be included in the park if the Secretary of the Interior either acquires the land or enters into a written agreement with the site's owner for management.
This ensures that new sites are properly secured and managed before becoming part of the National Park System, protecting private property rights and setting clear operational terms.
PROVISION 04
The historical park will be administered by the Secretary of the Interior (through the National Park Service) according to the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.
This guarantees professional conservation, interpretation, and public access to these significant historical resources under established federal guidelines.
PROVISION 05
The Secretary must prepare a general management plan for the historical park within three years after funds are made available for this purpose.
This establishes a roadmap for how the park will be developed, preserved, and operated, ensuring long-term planning and sustainability.
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35
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in House
MAR 31
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2520
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House BillHR 2520Monuments and memorialsCalifornia
César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
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