hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Closes and sells Cesar E. Chavez National Monument.
Sen. John Cornyn (R, TX) introduced this bill.
Introduced in Senate, referred to committee.
This bill, introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), aims to close the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, end its federal funding, and sell its land and contents. It was introduced in the Senate and is now awaiting review by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026
This bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. For it to become law, it would need to pass through this committee, be voted on and approved by the full Senate, then pass the House of Representatives, and finally be signed by the President.
If this bill passes, the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in California would no longer be a federally protected site accessible to the public. All federal funding would cease, and the land, including the Cesar Chavez Home and gravesite, along with his office contents, would be sold for its market value. The money generated from this sale would then be transferred to support the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue federal funds should not honor what they refer to as "crime scenes."
Critics Say
Critics would likely oppose the closure and sale of a national monument honoring Cesar Chavez.
The bill's title, "No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act," indicates the sponsor's stance regarding the monument. Proponents would support ending federal ownership and redirecting resources. Opponents would likely argue against dismantling a recognized national monument and historic site dedicated to a significant figure.