Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8913

Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act

Land Transfer for Tulare Youth and Women's History

May 19·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

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Local land bills like this are usually not controversial, but they often struggle to get attention in a busy Congress.

Key Points

The federal government has an old legal claim on two pieces of land in Tulare, California, that dates back to 1866. This bill would give up that claim so the city can officially own the property.
The land is currently used for a youth sports building and a historic women's club. The city only rents the land right now, which makes it very difficult for them to pay for needed repairs or upgrades.
If this bill becomes law, the Union Pacific Railroad will be able to sell the land to the city. This gives the city clear title, which means they will own it completely without any old government rules causing problems.
The city will have to pay for the costs of the legal documents and filing fees. This plan follows a similar move made in 1998 when the government gave up its claims on other nearby pieces of land.

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Milestones

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Jul 1, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jun 24, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 19, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

May 19, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act

Bill NumberHR 8913

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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