This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to expand Big Bend National Park in Texas by acquiring approximately 6,100 acres of additional land. The Secretary can only obtain this land through voluntary donation or exchange with current landowners, as the legislation specifically prohibits the use of eminent domain or condemnation to force sales. Once acquired, the new land would be officially added to the park boundary and managed under the same laws and regulations as the rest of Big Bend National Park. The bill does not include any specific funding allocations or mandatory timelines for completing the land acquisition. The legislation affects current landowners in the designated areas who may choose to donate or exchange their property, as well as future park visitors who would benefit from the expanded park boundaries.
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