H.R. 2520: César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act

This bill, titled the "César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act," aims to establish a national historical park dedicated to César E. Chávez and the farmworker movement in the states of California and Arizona. Here’s a summary of its key components:

1. Redesignation of Existing Monument

The bill redesignates the existing César E. Chávez National Monument, which was established in 2012, as the "César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park." This change aims to broaden the focus beyond just the individual achievements of Chávez to include the collective contributions of the farmworker movement.

2. Purpose of the National Historical Park

The main objectives of the park include:

• Preserving, protecting, and interpreting resources significant to César E. Chávez and the farmworker movement.
• Providing a deeper understanding of the achievements and historical contributions of Chávez and the farmworkers.
• Supporting a network of sites linked to the farmworker movement.

3. Location and Boundaries

The park will primarily encompass the area designated as the César E. Chávez National Monument in Keene, California. Additionally, the Secretary of the Interior has the authority to include several significant sites within the park's boundaries, namely:

• The Forty Acres in Delano, California.
• Santa Rita Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
• McDonnell Hall in San Jose, California.

However, these sites can only be included after acquiring land or entering into agreements with landowners for management under the park's guidelines.

4. Administration and Management

The park will be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with existing laws applicable to national parks. This includes provisions for:

• Providing technical assistance and public interpretation for sites related to the farmworker movement.
• Entering into cooperative agreements with various organizations and entities to assist in the park's development and use.
• Creating a general management plan for the park within three years of funding availability, which may include further recommendations for additional significant sites.

5. Historic Trail Study

The bill also amends the National Trails System Act to formally recognize the "Farmworker Peregrinación National Historic Trail." This trail follows the approximately 300-mile route taken by farmworkers during a significant march from Delano to Sacramento in 1966, which was crucial in the farmworker movement's history.

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