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Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 10, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 2708

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

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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.

What just happenedDec 23, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 23, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 23, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 23, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)

  5. Dec 22, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)

  6. Dec 12, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619.

  7. Dec 12, 2022Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Dec 12, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jul 21, 2022Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jun 7, 2022Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  11. Aug 10, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Aug 10, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 22, 202255

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.

Reported to SenateDec 12, 202225

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.

Introduced in SenateAug 10, 2021

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.

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