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Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act

4/7/2025, 3:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 497

Bill 115 hr 497, also known as the Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize a land exchange between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in California.

The proposed land exchange would involve the transfer of approximately 327 acres of land from the BLM to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. In exchange, the District would transfer approximately 327 acres of land to the BLM. The land being exchanged is located within the Santa Ana River Wash Plan area in Riverside County.

The Santa Ana River Wash Plan is a comprehensive plan for managing flood control, water conservation, and environmental protection in the Santa Ana River Wash area. The land exchange authorized by this bill is intended to facilitate the implementation of the Santa Ana River Wash Plan by consolidating land ownership and improving the management of resources in the area. Supporters of the bill argue that the land exchange will help to streamline the implementation of the Santa Ana River Wash Plan and improve coordination between the BLM and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. They believe that the exchange will ultimately benefit the environment, local communities, and the overall management of the Santa Ana River Wash area. Opponents of the bill have raised concerns about the potential impact of the land exchange on public access to the Santa Ana River Wash area and the management of natural resources in the region. They argue that the bill could have negative consequences for the environment and local communities. Overall, Bill 115 hr 497, the Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act, is a complex piece of legislation that seeks to facilitate the implementation of the Santa Ana River Wash Plan through a land exchange between the BLM and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The bill has both supporters and opponents, and its ultimate impact on the Santa Ana River Wash area remains to be seen.

Current Status of Bill HR 497

Bill HR 497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2017. Bill HR 497 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2017.  Bill HR 497's most recent activity was By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-320. as of August 15, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 497

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 497

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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