119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 23, 2026
S. 2881IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Senate Democrats transfer federal land administrative jurisdiction in California
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Sep 18, 2025
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In plain English
The bill transfers control of certain federal land parcels between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest in California to allow cattle grazing on land currently managed by the National Park Service to instead be managed by the Forest Service, which permits grazing under its multiple-use management approach. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the bill, which was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar in July 2026.
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Introduced
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Senate committee
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the Senate.
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Activity timeline
Jul 23
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.
Jul 23
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. Without written report.
Jul 23
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. Without written report.
Feb 4
Feb 4
Feb 4
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sep 18
Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6734)
Sep 18
Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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2026
Jul 23
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.
Jul 23
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. Without written report.
Jul 23
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. Without written report.
Feb 4
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2025
Sep 18
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6734)
Sep 18
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
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