# 117-hr-5493: Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

117-hr-5493, Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM); status Subcommittee Hearings Held. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-5493
- Congress: 117
- Title: Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
- Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Introduced: 2021-10-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to issue guidance related to certain community land grants in New Mexico made by Spain or Mexico to individuals, groups, and communities to promote the settlement of the southwestern United States (land grant-mercedes). The guidance shall set forth the policies and procedures for notice and comment on planning decisions, routine engagement, and major federal actions that could impact historical-traditional uses of a qualified land grant-merced. In developing, maintaining, and revising land management plans and National Forest System land and resource management plans, as applicable, the USDA or Interior shall consider and, as appropriate, provide for and evaluate impacts to historical-traditional uses by qualified land grant-mercedes.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-hr-7791: Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022
- 117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- 117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
- 117-hres-1522: Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the memories of those who were murdered, and offering support to all who were impacted.
- 117-hconres-122: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.
- 117-hr-8770: Expanding the VOTE Act

## Sources
- [117-hr-5493 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5493)

## Related
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- [117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8404)
- [117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1842)
- [117-hres-1522: Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the me…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-1522)
- [117-hconres-122: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to La…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hconres-122)
- [117-hr-8770: Expanding the VOTE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8770)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5493 (as of 2025-11-18).