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Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act

4/7/2025, 3:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5923

Bill 115 hr 5923, also known as the Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the exchange of certain federal land in California for land owned by the Walnut Grove Landowners Association.

The federal land in question is located within the boundaries of the El Dorado National Forest, while the land owned by the Walnut Grove Landowners Association is located adjacent to the federal land. The exchange would allow for the consolidation of land ownership in the area and provide benefits to both parties involved.

The bill outlines the specific terms of the land exchange, including the valuation of the land and the process for completing the exchange. It also includes provisions for public input and environmental review to ensure that the exchange is conducted in a transparent and responsible manner. Supporters of the bill argue that the land exchange will promote better land management and conservation efforts in the area, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact on public access to federal land and the environment. Overall, the Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act is a complex piece of legislation that seeks to address land ownership issues in California. It is currently under review by Congress and will likely undergo further debate and revisions before a final decision is made.

Current Status of Bill HR 5923

Bill HR 5923 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2018. Bill HR 5923 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2018.  Bill HR 5923's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 115-361. as of December 21, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5923

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 5923

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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