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H.R. 5493

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

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.

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
3cosponsors1committees6actions1related bills17subjects
  1. Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  3. Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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