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Senate BillS 2881CaliforniaLand use and conservation

A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it aims to make the management of public lands more logical and efficient. By swapping land parcels, it ensures that areas best suited for national park-style preservation and visitor experience are within the National Park System, while areas more appropriate for diverse uses like logging or recreation are within the National Forest System.

If this bill becomes law, it will clarify administrative boundaries for federal land managers, potentially leading to better resource protection and more consistent visitor experiences in the affected areas. If it doesn't pass, these specific parcels of land will continue to be managed by the agencies that currently oversee them, potentially leading to continued complexities in boundary management and differing regulations for contiguous land parcels.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Transfers approximately 160 acres of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be managed as part of Yosemite National Park.

This provision clarifies which federal agency is responsible for managing specific land, ensuring it aligns with the goals of a national park.

PROVISION 02

Transfers approximately 170 acres of National Park System land to the Secretary of Agriculture to be managed as part of Stanislaus National Forest.

This balances the land swap and ensures that land more suitable for national forest management is placed under the correct agency.

PROVISION 03

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to make minor corrections and adjustments to the transferred land boundaries.

This allows for practical adjustments to ensure accurate and manageable land boundaries on the ground.

PROVISION 04

Specifies that the original managing agency remains responsible for cleaning up any hazardous substances on the land it transfers.

This ensures clear accountability for environmental cleanup regardless of the land transfer.

PROVISION 05

States that existing valid rights, permits, leases, and easements on the transferred land are not affected, but their administration shifts to the new managing agency.

This protects the interests of individuals or entities with existing legal rights on the affected land.

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ACTION TIMELINE

3 EVENTS

FEB 4

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

COMMITTEE

SEP 18

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

SEP 18

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6734)

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 2881

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedSep 18, 2025

Last actionFeb 4, 2026

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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025

Senate BillS 2881CaliforniaLand use and conservation

A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2026

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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Transfers approximately 160 acres of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be managed as part of Yosemite National Park.

This provision clarifies which federal agency is responsible for managing specific land, ensuring it aligns with the goals of a national park.

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Transfers approximately 170 acres of National Park System land to the Secretary of Agriculture to be managed as part of Stanislaus National Forest.

This balances the land swap and ensures that land more suitable for national forest management is placed under the correct agency.

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Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to make minor corrections and adjustments to the transferred land boundaries.

This allows for practical adjustments to ensure accurate and manageable land boundaries on the ground.

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Specifies that the original managing agency remains responsible for cleaning up any hazardous substances on the land it transfers.

This ensures clear accountability for environmental cleanup regardless of the land transfer.

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States that existing valid rights, permits, leases, and easements on the transferred land are not affected, but their administration shifts to the new managing agency.

This protects the interests of individuals or entities with existing legal rights on the affected land.

GLOSSARY

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Administrative jurisdiction: The authority and responsibility of a government agency to manage and oversee specific land or resources.
National Forest System land: Land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, generally allowing for multiple uses like recreation, timber harvesting, and grazing, alongside conservation.
National Park System land: Land managed by the National Park Service, primarily focused on preserving natural and cultural resources for future generations and providing for public enjoyment.
Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which includes the U.S. Forest Service.
Secretary of the Interior: The head of the U.S. Department of the Interior, which includes the National Park Service.
Mount Diablo Meridian: A primary north-south survey line used for land descriptions in parts of California and Nevada.
Hazardous substances: Materials that could pose a danger to human health or the environment, requiring special handling or cleanup.

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FEB 4

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

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SEP 18, 25

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

SEP 18, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6734)

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