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S. 2708 (117th)

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

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Introduced

10 August 2021

Last action

23 December 2022 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Ben Luján, Martin Heinrich

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

28 May 2026

Agriculture

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Summary

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to issue guidance related to certain community land grants in New Mexico made by Spain or Mexico to individuals, groups, and communities to promote the settlement of the southwestern United States (land grant-mercedes). The guidance shall set forth the policies and procedures for notice and comment on planning decisions, routine engagement, and major federal actions that could impact historical-traditional uses of a qualified land grant-merced. In developing, maintaining, and revising land management plans and National Forest System land and resource management plans, as applicable, the USDA or Interior shall consider and, as appropriate, provide for and evaluate impacts to historical-traditional uses by qualified land grant-mercedes.

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Timeline

  1. 10 August 2021

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 August 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 June 2022

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-301.

    Source: Committee

  4. 21 July 2022

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 December 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 12 December 2022

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 December 2022

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.

    Source: Committee

  8. 22 December 2022

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 December 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 December 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 December 2022

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 December 2022

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

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