Federal government would be blocked from taking land at Mount Cristo Rey for border wall construction.
This bill would stop the federal government from using money to seize land at Mount Cristo Rey in New Mexico. It would also prevent federal funds from being used to build security structures like fences or cameras near the site. This aims to protect a holy site visited by over 40,000 people each year.
Currently, the federal government is trying to seize land around Mount Cristo Rey for border wall construction, including through an ongoing lawsuit. If this bill becomes law, federal funds would be blocked from being used for that specific eminent domain lawsuit. They would also be blocked from any other action to take land at Mount Cristo Rey. Federal funds would also be blocked from building security measures like fences or cameras on or near the mountain.
HR 9739 · 119th Congress · July 16, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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