H.R.490: To modify the boundaries of Cibola National Forest in the State of New Mexico, to transfer certain Bureau of Land Management land for inclusion in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced Jan. 26, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 25, 2011

Bill Summary

Expands the boundaries of the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico to include the Manzano Wilderness Study Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over any such land under the Secretary's jurisdiction to the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and makes such land subject to the laws and regulations that pertain to the National Forest System. Requires the Manzano Wilderness Study Area to be designated as...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan. 26, 2011

Introduced in the House by Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

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