Bill would swap 160 and 170 acres between Yosemite and Stanislaus forest
Passed one chamberH.R. 8454Latest action
Sponsor: Tom McClintock · Representative · CA
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Official title: To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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HR 8454 swaps about 160 acres to Yosemite and 170 acres to Stanislaus National Forest between two federal agencies.
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What does this do?
HR 8454 transfers about 160 acres from Stanislaus National Forest to Yosemite National Park, and about 170 acres from Yosemite to Stanislaus National Forest, adjusting the boundary between the two. Known as the "Ackerson Meadow Land Interchange," it also allows minor boundary corrections later, requires hazardous waste disclosure before transfer, and preserves existing leases, easements, and permits.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service, which will manage different parcels as a result. It also affects local land users with existing permits or easements, whose rights are preserved under the new managing agency.
Why does it matter?
The change shifts which federal agency oversees cleanup responsibility, permit administration, and land management for these specific parcels. The general public is unlikely to notice major differences, since both agencies continue conservation and recreation management.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 22, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.