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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 10, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3682

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 3, 2020)

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

(Sec. 3) 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.

(Sec. 4) 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.

(Sec. 5) The USDA shall initiate negotiated rulemaking procedures to promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out and implement the Forest Service's Acequia Guidance Document, dated July 2, 2019.

What just happenedDec 7, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 7, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Dec 3, 2020FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 3, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Dec 3, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6124-6125)

  5. Dec 3, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6124-6125)

  6. Dec 3, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3682.

  7. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6124-6126)

  8. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Nov 19, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.

  10. Nov 19, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-602.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Nov 19, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-602.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jun 18, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  17. Jul 24, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  18. Jul 24, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  19. Jul 10, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jul 10, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jul 10, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 3, 202053

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

(Sec. 3) 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.

(Sec. 4) 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.

(Sec. 5) The USDA shall initiate negotiated rulemaking procedures to promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out and implement the Forest Service's Acequia Guidance Document, dated July 2, 2019.

Reported to HouseNov 19, 20207

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.

The USDA shall initiate negotiated rulemaking procedures to promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out and implement the Forest Service's Acequia Guidance Document, dated July 2, 2019.

Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2019

Land Grant and Acequia Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

This bill requires coordination between the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of the Interior, and the governing bodies of 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).

Specifically, the bill directs USDA and Interior, before adopting, amending, or revising a management plan for, or before conducting an action for which an environmental impact statement is required on, federal land that contains a portion of a qualified land grant-merced, or federal land adjacent to or nearby such a land grant-merced, to

  • provide for notice and an opportunity for comment for the governing body of the land grant-merced and the relevant state agency that serves as a liaison between the land grant-merced and the federal government,
  • hold at least two meetings with the governing body, and
  • notify the governing body before each public meeting.

The bill establishes a process for determining and recognizing historical-traditional use boundaries of qualified land grant-mercedes.

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act — Informed