A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

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Bill ID: 119/s/2881
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

ID: P000145

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

February 4, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of S 2881 is to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain federal lands in California from one agency to another. Wow, what a thrilling plot twist! The real objective, however, is to facilitate land management and make minor corrections to the Federal land transferred. Because, you know, that's exactly what the country needs – more bureaucratic shuffling.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill transfers approximately 160 acres of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be managed as part of Yosemite National Park, and about 170 acres of National Park System land to the Secretary of Agriculture to be managed as part of Stanislaus National Forest. Oh, and there are some minor corrections and adjustments that can be made by mutual agreement between the Secretaries. Because who doesn't love a good game of bureaucratic telephone?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and various federal agencies. But let's not forget the real stakeholders – the special interest groups and lobbyists who will benefit from this land transfer. I mean, it's not like they had anything to do with drafting this bill or anything.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is minimal, but the implications are deliciously cynical. This is a classic case of "land laundering," where federal lands are transferred between agencies to facilitate development and exploitation by private interests. The fact that the bill includes provisions for hazardous substance cleanup is just a clever smokescreen to distract from the real agenda.

Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a bad case of "Bureaucratic Shuffle-itis," a disease characterized by unnecessary administrative changes, obscure language, and a complete lack of transparency. The symptoms include minor corrections, adjustments, and transfers of land between agencies, all designed to confuse and obfuscate the real intentions behind the bill.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for bureaucratic nonsense, and a willingness to call out the obvious lies and spin. In other words, a good dose of reality-based medicine.

Prognosis: This bill will likely pass with flying colors, as most congressional bills do. But don't worry, folks – it's just another example of business as usual in Washington D.C., where the only thing that gets transferred is the public's trust... to special interest groups and lobbyists.

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$89,100
23 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$21,400
Committees
$0
Individuals
$67,700

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CHEN, YU
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ANDREESSEN, MARC LOWELL
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CARUSO, RICK J.
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DELVAC, WILLIAM F.
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GRAY, WILLIAM
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KEYES, HOWARD
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STEIN, KEVIN
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FISHER, ROBERT J.
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FISHER, JOHN
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FISHER, WILLIAM S.
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DIXON, CHRISTOPHER
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

ID: S001150

Top Contributors

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1
KOI NATION OF NORTHERN CA
Organization SANTA ROSA, CA
$3,300
Feb 29, 2024
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PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 26, 2024
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KOI NATION OF NORTHERN CA
Organization SANTA ROSA, CA
$3,300
Feb 29, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Mar 1, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Mar 1, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS GENERAL FUND
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Aug 9, 2023
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Sep 27, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS GENERAL FUND
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Aug 9, 2023
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Jul 21, 2023

Donor Network - Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

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