Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
San Bernardino National Forest: Land Exchange with San Manuel Nation
This bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The committee recently held a hearing to discuss the proposal, which shows that the bill is actively moving through the process. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both California senators and addresses local tribal needs, which often helps land exchange bills pass if there is no local opposition.
Key Points
- This bill authorizes a land swap between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in San Bernardino County, California. The Tribe would give the government about 1,460 acres of land in exchange for roughly 1,475 acres of federal forest land.
- As part of the deal, the Tribe must promise to protect the Arrowhead landmark, which is a famous natural feature on the hillside. They will work with the Forest Service to make sure the historical and cultural value of the site is preserved for the future.
- The Forest Service will keep the right to use several existing roads on the land being given to the Tribe. This ensures that forest workers and the public can still access certain areas of the surrounding national forest without interruption.
- The new land the government receives will officially become part of the San Bernardino National Forest. It will be managed under the same environmental and recreation rules as the rest of the forest, keeping it protected for public use.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6578)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
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