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Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

USA117th CongressHR-5493| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2022
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3682
Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
Oct 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Mar 1, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2708
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3682
    Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act


  • October 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • October 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • October 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • March 1, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2708
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-2708: Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCemeteries and funeralsForests, forestry, treesHistorical and cultural resourcesHorticulture and plantsHunting and fishingLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockMonuments and memorialsMotor vehiclesNew MexicoReligionUser charges and feesWater storageWater use and supply

Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

USA117th CongressHR-5493| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2022
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3682
Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
Oct 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Mar 1, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2708
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3682
    Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act


  • October 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • October 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • October 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • March 1, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2708
    Held at the desk.
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-2708: Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCemeteries and funeralsForests, forestry, treesHistorical and cultural resourcesHorticulture and plantsHunting and fishingLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockMonuments and memorialsMotor vehiclesNew MexicoReligionUser charges and feesWater storageWater use and supply