HR 5493
Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act, aims to improve communication and collaboration between the federal government and communities that hold land grants dating back to Spain or Mexico in New Mexico. It requires the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to issue guidance on permit requirements and planning decisions related to these historical land uses, which include activities like water access, religious practices, and traditional gathering. The guidance will prioritize community input and consider the long-term cultural and economic impacts of federal actions on these communities.
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Barbara Lee
Melanie Ann Stansbury
Raúl M. Grijalva
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