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HOUSEH.R. 8454· 119th Congress

Land Exchange Between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest in California

To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Tom McClintock (R-CA)
Introduced
Apr 22, 2026
Last Action
Sep 15, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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In Committee
Jun 24, 2026
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In Committee
Jul 1, 2026
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Passed Committee
Jul 22, 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: Jun 8, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 19, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill exchanges administrative jurisdiction over specified parcels of federal land between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest in California
  • Cattle are currently grazing on land managed by the National Park Service that would be transferred
  • The Forest Service manages lands under a multiple-use management plan, whereas the National Park Service manages Yosemite National Park under different directives
  • Grazing on federal lands typically occurs on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest Service
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The transfer would allow grazing operations to be managed by the Forest Service, whose multiple-use management plan is consistent with grazing activities
  • The official summary does not specify the acreage, location details, or valuation of the exchanged parcels
  • The summary does not document specific economic, environmental, or operational effects of the transfer
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed the bill as amended on September 14, 2026, by voice vote under suspension of the rules
  • The Senate received the bill on September 15, 2026, and placed it on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 617)
  • The bill was reported as amended by the Committee on Natural Resources on August 27, 2026 (H. Rept. 119-777)
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5567)
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5567-5568)
  • 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. 8454.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.