Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Official Summary
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act This bill authorizes a land exchange between the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (also federally recognized as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) and the federal government. The tribe is located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near the cities of Highland and San Bernardino in California. Specifically, if the tribe offers to convey to the federal government all right, title, and interest of the tribe in and to approximately 1,460 acres of land, then the Forest Service must accept the offer and convey all right, title, and interest of the federal government in and to approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land. The Forest Service must accept the offer and convey the land as soon as practicable within 120 days of receiving the offer. As a condition of the land exchange, within 120 days of the bill's enactment, the tribe must enter into an agreement with the Forest Service under which the tribe agrees to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site. The site is located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains directly above San Bernardino, California. Land acquired by the Forest Service shall become part of the San Bernardino National Forest.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act authorizes a land exchange between the federally recognized San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the federal government. The tribe may convey approximately 1,460 acres of tribal land to the federal government, and in return, the Forest Service will convey about 1,475 acres of National Forest System land to the tribe. This exchange must occur within 120 days of the tribe's offer. Additionally, the tribe must enter into an agreement with the Forest Service within 120 days of the bill's enactment to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site located in the San Bernardino Mountains. Land acquired by the Forest Service will be incorporated into the San Bernardino National Forest.
This bill facilitates a land swap between the San Manuel Nation and the federal government, with conditions to protect a culturally significant site, aiming to adjust land holdings for both parties.
- Authorizes the San Manuel Nation to exchange approximately 1,460 acres of tribal land for about 1,475 acres of National Forest System land.
- Requires the Forest Service to complete the land exchange within 120 days of receiving the tribe's offer.
- Mandates a preservation agreement to protect the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site as a condition of the exchange.
['Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (San Manuel Band of Mission Indians)', 'U.S. Forest Service', 'San Bernardino National Forest management', 'Local communities near Highland and San Bernardino, California']
['Timely completion of the land exchange within the 120-day requirement may present administrative challenges.', 'Ensuring effective enforcement and monitoring of the preservation agreement for the Arrowhead landmark site.', 'Potential costs related to land management and preservation activities post-exchange are not detailed in the summary.', 'The bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis of legal or procedural provisions.']
The bill addresses land management and tribal sovereignty issues within the policy area of Native Americans. It reflects ongoing legislative efforts to resolve land ownership and use between federally recognized tribes and the federal government. The unanimous consent for reporting indicates bipartisan or broad support in the House at this stage.
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['Incorporation of new land into the San Bernardino National Forest may affect forest management plans and local environmental policies.', 'The preservation agreement could enhance cultural heritage tourism or educational opportunities related to the Arrowhead landmark site.', 'The land exchange may influence future tribal-federal land negotiations by setting procedural or timing precedents.']
The absence of the full bill text limits detailed review of legal provisions, funding mechanisms, and enforcement language. Monitoring the implementation timeline and the preservation agreement's effectiveness will be important for oversight. Transparency about costs and administrative responsibilities related to the land exchange and site preservation should be tracked as the bill progresses.
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