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Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act

USA117th CongressS-2708| Senate 
| Updated: 12/23/2022
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and 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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Timeline
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5493
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 7, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 12, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.
Dec 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619.
Dec 22, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)
Dec 22, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)
Dec 23, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 23, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 23, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5493
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 7, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • July 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 12, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.


  • December 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619.


  • December 22, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)


  • December 22, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)


  • December 23, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 23, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • December 23, 2022
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5493: 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 CongressS-2708| Senate 
| Updated: 12/23/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5493
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 7, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 12, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.
Dec 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619.
Dec 22, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)
Dec 22, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)
Dec 23, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 23, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 23, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5493
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 7, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • July 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 12, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-242.


  • December 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619.


  • December 22, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)


  • December 22, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10103-10104; text: CR S10103-10104)


  • December 23, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 23, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • December 23, 2022
    Held at the desk.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5493: 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