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HR 2785119th CongressIntroduced
New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Agriculture & FoodEconomy & TaxesEnvironment & Climate
Standard Summary
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This bill establishes mechanisms for federal cooperation with New Mexico land grant-mercedes to preserve historical or traditional noncommercial uses on federal public land, including memorandums of understanding, permit processes, fee waivers, and land use planning considerations.
Key Points
- 1Requires federal agencies to enter into memorandums of understanding with the New Mexico Land Grant Council to address traditional land uses
- 2Outlines permit procedures and potential fee reductions for qualified land grant-mercedes based on socioeconomic factors
- 3Mandates inclusion of traditional use impacts in federal land use planning under FLPMA and National Forest Management Act
Impact Areas
New Mexico land grant-mercedes and their community usersFederal agencies (Interior and Agriculture)New Mexico Land Grant CouncilIndian Tribes requiring consultationPublic land management policies
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