Big Bear Land Exchange Act
4/7/2025, 3:42 PMSummary of Bill HR 5513
Bill 115 hr 5513, also known as the Big Bear 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 lands in the San Bernardino National Forest in California for lands owned by the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency.The proposed land exchange would involve approximately 700 acres of federal land being transferred to the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency in exchange for approximately 670 acres of land owned by the agency. The federal lands in question are currently being used for recreational purposes, while the lands owned by the agency are being used for wastewater treatment facilities.
Proponents of the bill argue that the land exchange would benefit both parties involved by allowing the federal government to consolidate its land holdings in the area and providing the agency with additional land for its wastewater treatment operations. They also argue that the exchange would result in a net benefit to the environment and local community. Opponents of the bill, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact of the land exchange on recreational activities in the area and the potential environmental consequences of transferring federal lands to a private entity. They argue that the bill should be further studied and potentially amended to address these concerns before being passed into law. Overall, the Big Bear Land Exchange Act is a complex piece of legislation that seeks to balance the interests of the federal government, the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency, and the local community. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Current Status of Bill HR 5513
Bill HR 5513 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2018. Bill HR 5513 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2018. Bill HR 5513's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of December 11, 2018Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5513
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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