Bill · S. 2796· Senate(119-S-2796)
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act," provides for a land exchange in San Bernardino County, California. It involves the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation conveying approximately 1,460 acres of non-federal land to the United States. In exchange, the Secretary of Agriculture will convey approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land to the Nation. The bill includes requirements for land surveys and the preservation of the Arrowhead landmark site. Upon completion, the acquired land will become part of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill provides the San Manuel Nation with approximately 1,475 acres of Federal land in exchange for their non-federal land.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill facilitates land acquisition for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, supporting tribal land rights.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill incorporates the land into the San Bernardino National Forest for management under Forest Service rules.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Land Acquisition for the Nation: The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation receives all right, title, and interest in approximately 1,475 acres of Federal Land if they offer to convey their non-federal land (Section 2(b)).
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Historical Preservation: The bill requires the Nation to enter into an agreement to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the "Arrowhead Landmark GA" site (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Forest Management: Land acquired by the Secretary will become part of the San Bernardino National Forest and be managed under applicable National Forest laws, rules, and regulations (Section 2(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Costs Borne by the Nation: The Nation is responsible for paying the cost of the survey required to determine the exact acreage and legal description of the Non-Federal Land (Section 2(c)(2)(B)).
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Limited Access Restrictions: The conveyance of Federal Land to the Nation includes an exception where the Forest Service reserves an easement for access and use of specific Forest Service roads located on that land (Section 2(b)(2)).
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+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 6/3/2026
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- 9/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6578)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Adam SchiffDemocrat · California