Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
In committeeYuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act This bill authorizes a land exchange between the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (also federally recognized as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) and the federal government. The tribe is located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near the cities of Highland and San Bernardino in California. Specifically, if the tribe offers to convey to the federal government all right, title, and interest of the tribe in and to approximately 1,460 acres of land, then the Forest Service must accept the offer and convey all right, title, and interest of the federal government in and to approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land. The Forest Service must accept the offer and convey the land as soon as practicable within 120 days of receiving the offer. As a condition of the land exchange, within 120 days of the bill's enactment, the tribe must enter into an agreement with the Forest Service under which the tribe agrees to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site. The site is located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains directly above San Bernardino, California. Land acquired by the Forest Service shall become part of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Sep 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act facilitates a land exchange between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. It outlines the terms for exchanging federal and non-federal lands, including provisions for surveys, boundary adjustments, and preservation of cultural sites. The bill is focused on land management and does not involve direct financial transactions or appropriations.