Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

Overview: Bill Number: S 2796, Title: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act, Status: Introduced in Senate, Introduced: September 11, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to authorize a land exchange between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, a federally recognized Native American tribe in California. The intent is to consolidate the tribe's land holdings and provide them with greater control over their ancestral territory.

Key Provisions:
- Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 1,700 acres of National Forest System land to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
- Requires the tribe to convey approximately 960 acres of their privately held land to the federal government in exchange
- Stipulates that the exchanged lands will be held in trust for the benefit of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
- Authorizes the tribe to use the acquired federal lands for economic development, cultural, and other purposes

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation will gain control over a larger, consolidated area of their ancestral lands
- The federal government will acquire privately held lands within the National Forest System
- Local communities and environmental groups may have concerns about the potential development of the exchanged federal lands

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the Senate and must pass both legislative chambers and be signed by the president to become law. If enacted, the land exchange would be completed within 1 year of the bill's effective date.