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HOUSEH.R. 3925· 119th Congress

Federal Land Exchange with San Manuel Indian Tribe in California

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

Sponsor
Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
Introduced
Jun 11, 2025
Last Action
Sep 15, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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In Committee
Sep 4, 2025
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In Committee
Sep 9, 2025
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Passed Committee
Jun 10, 2026
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Passed House
Sep 14, 2026
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Received in Senate
Sep 15, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 23, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill authorizes a land exchange between the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the federal government
  • The tribe would convey approximately 1,460 acres to the federal government
  • The Forest Service would convey approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land to the tribe
  • Land acquired by the Forest Service becomes part of the San Bernardino National Forest
  • The tribe must agree within 120 days to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site in the San Bernardino Mountains
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The Forest Service must accept the tribe's land offer and complete the conveyance within 120 days of receiving it
  • The tribe gains approximately 15 more acres than it conveys (1,475 acres received versus 1,460 acres conveyed)
  • The Arrowhead landmark site's preservation becomes a contractual condition of the exchange, requiring an enforceable agreement between the tribe and Forest Service
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed the bill by voice vote on September 14, 2026, under suspension of the rules
  • The Senate received the bill and referred it to the Committee on Indian Affairs on September 15, 2026
  • The bill was amended and reported from the House Committee on Natural Resources on August 20, 2026
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3925.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5580)