119-s-2796119th Congress

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

Sponsored By: Senator Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

In Committee

Summary

A one-to-one land exchange that would swap specific parcels between the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the U.S. Forest Service. It would trade about 1,475 acres of Federal Land in the San Bernardino National Forest for roughly 1,460 acres owned by the Nation.

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  • The Nation would convey its designated non-Federal parcels and receive title to the identified Federal Land. The Nation would pay for surveys of the non-Federal parcels it offers.
  • Land the Secretary acquires would become part of the San Bernardino National Forest and be managed under that forest's laws and rules. The Forest Service would keep an easement for access and use of Forest Service roads 1N22, 1N24, and 1N25 that cross the Federal Land.
  • As a condition of the exchange, the Nation would have to enter an agreement with the Secretary within 120 days after enactment to preserve the Arrowhead landmark and record that agreement in San Bernardino County records and Forest Service files.

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One-for-one land swap with tribe

This bill would authorize a one-for-one land exchange between the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the U.S. Forest Service. If the Nation offers to convey the identified non‑Federal land, the Secretary would accept and, within 120 days of receiving the offer, convey the specified Federal land to the Nation. The Forest Service would keep an easement for access and use of any portions of roads 1N22, 1N24, and 1N25 on the Federal land. The Nation would pay for the non‑Federal land survey and must, within 120 days after enactment, sign and record an agreement with the Secretary to preserve the Arrowhead landmark site. Maps and surveys would be kept on file for public inspection, and land the Secretary acquires would become part of the San Bernardino National Forest and be managed under applicable rules.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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