01 — The Text
What.
- San Manuel Band of Mission Indians trades tribal land near San Bernardino to federal government for roughly equal acreage of National Forest System land.
- Forest Service must complete the exchange within 120 days of receiving the tribe's offer.
- Tribe must sign agreement protecting the Arrowhead landmark site's cultural and historical integrity as part of the deal.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- San Manuel tribe consolidates land holdings near its reservation, potentially improving land management and tribal sovereignty.
- Federal government gains ~1,460 acres added to San Bernardino National Forest for public use and conservation.
- Local landmark preservation becomes contractually binding, protecting a culturally significant site above San Bernardino.
- No apparent financial losers; straightforward swap between parties with aligned interests in the arrangement.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed House committee in August 2026 and awaits full House floor vote—passage likely given unanimous committee approval.
- If House passes it, bill moves to Senate for consideration; no Senate action has occurred yet.
- Contact your representative to support or oppose before House floor vote occurs.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Aug 20, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 661.
- Aug 20, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-760.
- Aug 20, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-760.
- Jun 10, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 10, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 10, 2026 — Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Sep 9, 2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sep 4, 2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.