Improve coordination between federal agencies and New Mexico land grant communities regarding historical land use.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act?
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ordered S. 1363 to be reported favorably on December 16, 2025. The Senate must now schedule a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time for floor debates remains the primary constraint. While reaching this committee milestone is a significant step that most legislation fails to achieve, the bill has seen no further action since December 16, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (S. 1363 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4271 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4271 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8262 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8262 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ben Luján (D-NM)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.