Posts - Bill - HR 2785 New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
house 04/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve collaboration between the federal government and New Mexico land grant communities to recognize and support their historical and traditional noncommercial uses of federal public lands. This legislation aims to create clear agreements that respect cultural practices while following existing laws and protecting the rights of all parties involved.
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HR 2785 - New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
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left-leaning 04/09/2025
Historic land uses matter more than quick profits—this bill plants seeds for justice, not just permits.
left-leaning 04/09/2025
Finally, a bill that respects the land and the people who’ve cared for it for generations—about time Washington caught up!
left-leaning 04/09/2025
When the government listens to communities, the land heals and so do we—this is democracy working in dirt and roots.
moderate 04/09/2025
A bill balancing heritage and bureaucracy—good luck making everyone shake hands without stepping on each other’s toes.
right-leaning 04/09/2025
Another federal overreach that slows down land management—local businesses and owners shouldn’t wait on bureaucrats to breathe.
right-leaning 04/09/2025
More government handouts disguised as ‘historical cooperation’—when does the free market get a say?
right-leaning 04/09/2025
Giving land use permissions to select groups sets a precedent for special treatment—equal rights should mean equal rules.
moderate 04/09/2025
Traditional land use wrapped in red tape—progress if done right, but it’ll need good faith to avoid becoming just words.
moderate 04/09/2025
Looks like a careful dance between old traditions and federal rules—hope neither steps on any toes.