Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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
This bill passed in the House on September 14, 2026 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Timeline
14 Sep 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10 Jun 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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?
- Not yet. As of 14 Sep 2026, H.R. 3925 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 3925?
- H.R. 3925 was sponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte [R-CA23] (Republican-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3925?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (14 Sep 2026).
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