Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 3925 would authorize a land exchange between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, a federally recognized tribe in San Bernardino County, California, also known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Under the bill, if the Nation offers to transfer about 1,460 acres of its land to the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, would be required to accept the offer and, within one year, convey to the Nation approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land in exchange. The exact boundaries would be confirmed by surveys, with the Nation paying for the survey of its own land. The Forest Service would retain access easements over certain roads on the transferred land, and the Nation would be required to sign an agreement to help preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the "Arrowhead" landmark site.
The exchange primarily affects the Nation, the U.S. Forest Service, and management of the San Bernardino National Forest, since land the Nation receives would leave federal ownership while land it gives up would become part of that forest. The bill also exempts this exchange from a specific federal land-management review requirement that would otherwise apply.
The bill was introduced in June 2025 by Rep. Jay Obernolte and passed the House by voice vote on September 14, 2026, as amended. It now goes to the Senate for consideration before it could be sent to the President.
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Official summary
Yuhaaviatam 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.
Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3925 do?
- H.R. 3925 would authorize a land exchange between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, a federally recognized tribe in San Bernardino County, California, also known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Under the bill, if the Nation offers to transfer about 1,460 acres of its land to the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, would be required to accept the offer and, within one year, convey to the Nation approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land in exchange. The exact boundaries would be confirmed by surveys, with the Nation paying for the survey of its own land. The Forest Service would retain access easements over certain roads on the transferred land, and the Nation would be required to sign an agreement to help preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the "Arrowhead" landmark site. The exchange primarily affects the Nation, the U.S. Forest Service, and management of the San Bernardino National Forest, since land the Nation receives would leave federal ownership while land it gives up would become part of that forest. The bill also exempts this exchange from a specific federal land-management review requirement that would otherwise apply. The bill was introduced in June 2025 by Rep. Jay Obernolte and passed the House by voice vote on September 14, 2026, as amended. It now goes to the Senate for consideration before it could be sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 3925 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3925. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3925?
- H.R. 3925 was sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3925?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (15 Sep 2026).
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