Black Panther Party National Historical Park Act

HR 5719 would establish the Black Panther Party National Historical Park in Oakland, California, to preserve and interpret the history of the Black Panther Party and its community programs. The park would encompass significant sites like DeFremery Park and the location of the Oakland Community School, focusing on the Party's founding in 1966 and its nationwide impact on civil rights, free breakfast programs, health clinics, and anti-poverty efforts. The Secretary of the Interior must acquire sufficient land to form a manageable unit and develop a management plan within three years, working with local partners like the Huey P. Newton Foundation. This designation aims to make the Party's contributions to U.S. history publicly accessible through the National Park System.