H.R. 2135: Caza Ranches LLC and Department of Homeland Security Land Exchange Act of 2025

The bill, titled the Caza Ranches LLC and Department of Homeland Security Land Exchange Act of 2025, aims to facilitate a land exchange involving approximately 160 acres of Federal land and an equal amount of land owned by Caza Ranches LLC, located in Artesia, New Mexico. Below is a summary of the key components of the bill:

Land Exchange Overview

The legislation allows for the exchange of:

• Federal Land: Approximately 160 acres in Artesia, New Mexico, controlled by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Non-Federal Land: Approximately 160 acres owned by Caza Ranches LLC in the same area.

Exchange Process

Upon receiving an offer from Caza Ranches LLC, the Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to accept this proposal. In return, the Federal government would provide its land to Caza Ranches LLC. The specifics of the land exchange process include:

• The title of the non-Federal land must meet the approval standards as specified by the Attorney General of the United States.
• The exchange can include specific terms that protect existing rights and other interests of the United States, as determined by the Secretary.
• Both parties (the Secretary and Caza Ranches LLC) will share equally in the costs associated with the exchange.
• The exchanged lands will be valued as equal, facilitating the transfer.
• A formal written agreement detailing the terms of the exchange must be executed by both parties.

Land Use Following the Exchange

Once the title to the non-Federal land is accepted by the Secretary:

• The acquired land will become part of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.
• This land will be utilized for constructing facilities that support the training missions of the FLETC.
• The boundaries of the training centers will be adjusted to exclude the land being exchanged back to Caza Ranches LLC.

Additional Provisions

The bill allows for minor adjustments to land boundaries and correction of any errors in the description of the exchanged lands as mutually agreed by both parties. It also requires that maps and relevant documents concerning the land exchange be available for public inspection at the Department of Homeland Security's New Mexico headquarters.

Conditions for Exchange

The land exchange is subject to certain conditions, including the rights of third parties regarding the subsurface of the non-Federal land. These considerations aim to ensure that all interests are adequately addressed during the exchange process.

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