Caza Ranches LLC and Department of Homeland Security Land Exchange Act of 2025 | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 2135
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2135Public Lands and Natural Resources
Caza Ranches LLC and Department of Homeland Security Land Exchange Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION MAR 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it would enable a significant adjustment to a key federal law enforcement training facility. By allowing the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) to acquire a specific parcel of land deemed more suitable for its needs, it could enhance the center's ability to train federal agents effectively. This means potentially better facilities and more space for crucial training exercises.
If the bill becomes law, the FLETC could expand and modernize, potentially improving national security training programs. If it doesn't pass, the FLETC would continue to operate with its current land configuration, potentially limiting its ability to expand or adapt to evolving training requirements. Voters should care as it directly impacts the infrastructure supporting federal law enforcement training.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to exchange approximately 160 acres of federal land in Artesia, New Mexico, with Caza Ranches LLC for a different 160-acre plot of non-federal land.
This enables a direct land swap between the federal government and a private entity to adjust property holdings in a specific area.
PROVISION 02
Requires that the value of the exchanged federal and non-federal lands be deemed equal, and that costs for the exchange are shared equally by DHS and Caza Ranches LLC.
This ensures fairness in the transaction and establishes financial responsibilities for both parties involved.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the land acquired by DHS will be added to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and used for erecting structures to support its training mission.
This clarifies the intended use of the acquired land and directly links the exchange to the operational needs of a federal training facility.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that all terms and conditions for the land exchange be written down in a formal agreement signed by Caza Ranches LLC and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
This ensures a legally binding and transparent process for the land transfer, protecting the interests of both the government and the private company.
This bill matters because it would enable a significant adjustment to a key federal law enforcement training facility. By allowing the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) to acquire a specific parcel of land deemed more suitable for its needs, it could enhance the center's ability to train federal agents effectively. This means potentially better facilities and more space for crucial training exercises.
If the bill becomes law, the FLETC could expand and modernize, potentially improving national security training programs. If it doesn't pass, the FLETC would continue to operate with its current land configuration, potentially limiting its ability to expand or adapt to evolving training requirements. Voters should care as it directly impacts the infrastructure supporting federal law enforcement training.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to exchange approximately 160 acres of federal land in Artesia, New Mexico, with Caza Ranches LLC for a different 160-acre plot of non-federal land.
This enables a direct land swap between the federal government and a private entity to adjust property holdings in a specific area.
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Requires that the value of the exchanged federal and non-federal lands be deemed equal, and that costs for the exchange are shared equally by DHS and Caza Ranches LLC.
This ensures fairness in the transaction and establishes financial responsibilities for both parties involved.
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Stipulates that the land acquired by DHS will be added to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and used for erecting structures to support its training mission.
This clarifies the intended use of the acquired land and directly links the exchange to the operational needs of a federal training facility.
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Mandates that all terms and conditions for the land exchange be written down in a formal agreement signed by Caza Ranches LLC and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
This ensures a legally binding and transparent process for the land transfer, protecting the interests of both the government and the private company.
GLOSSARY
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Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)
Government facilities that provide training for federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies. The one mentioned in this bill is in Artesia, New Mexico.
Federal land
Land owned by the United States government.
Non-Federal land
Land not owned by the United States government, in this case, owned by Caza Ranches LLC.
Subsurface rights
The legal right to use or extract anything found beneath the surface of a piece of land, such as minerals, oil, or gas.
Secretary of Homeland Security
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a Cabinet-level position responsible for leading efforts to protect the nation.