Bill · H.R. 3925· House(119-HR-3925)
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jay Obernolte
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act. It directs a land exchange in San Bernardino County, California, between the United States and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. Under this legislation, the Secretary of Agriculture is required to convey about 1,475 acres of Federal Land to the Nation if the Nation offers to convey about 1,460 acres of Non-Federal Land to the United States. The bill also requires the Nation to enter into an agreement to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site. Additionally, the land acquired by the Secretary will become part of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9
Directly benefits the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation through the acquisition of ancestral lands.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
Returns ancestral lands to a federally recognized Native American tribe.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
Organizes a formal exchange to streamline land management and preserve cultural landmarks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(b), the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has the opportunity to acquire approximately 1,475 acres of Federal Land if they offer their own non-federal land in exchange. This benefits the federally recognized tribe by facilitating a direct land exchange for ancestral lands.
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Under Section 2(e), the Nation must enter into an agreement to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site. This provision positively impacts the public and the region by ensuring that an important cultural and historical landmark is protected and preserved.
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Under Section 2(f), land acquired by the Secretary becomes part of the San Bernardino National Forest. This outcome benefits the general public by expanding and consolidating National Forest System lands for public use and federal management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(c)(2)(B), the Nation is required to pay the cost of the survey for the Non-Federal Land to be conveyed. This places a direct financial burden on the tribe to complete the exchange process.
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Under Section 2(b), the United States reserves an access easement for specific Forest Service roads on the conveyed federal land, which may place ongoing management or access conditions on the Nation regarding those specific roadways within their newly acquired property.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+9
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 9/15/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 9/14/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5580)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3925.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5580-5581)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 8/20/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-760.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 661.
- 6/10/2026
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 9/9/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 9/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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