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S 1363119th CongressIntroduced
New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Act establishes cooperation between federal agencies and New Mexico land grant communities to facilitate noncommercial historical or traditional uses on federal lands through memoranda of understanding, permit processes, and infrastructure maintenance, while respecting existing rights and regulations.
Key Points
- 1Mandates memoranda of understanding between federal agencies and the New Mexico Land Grant Council to outline procedures for traditional uses on federal land.
- 2Defines specific noncommercial uses (e.g., grazing, gathering, cemetery maintenance) and addresses fee reductions based on socioeconomic conditions of land grant communities.
- 3Requires federal land use plans to evaluate impacts on historical uses and consult affected Indian Tribes, ensuring compatibility with existing laws and tribal rights.
Impact Areas
New Mexico land grant communitiesU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of the InteriorFederal public landsIndian Tribes
Generated by legislative-analyzer-v2 on Nov 1, 2025