No Harm Act

House Bill

H.R. 2387

119th Congress

No Harm Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Salud O. Carbajal

Representative

Democratic

CA-24

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

The No Harm Act adjusts the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California to include the Rim of the Valley Unit. This would allow the federal government to acquire and preserve additional land within this protected natural area through exchanges, donations, or purchases from willing sellers.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

SponsorSalud O. Carbajal (D-CA)

Introduced8/15/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary

ChamberHouse

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No Harm Act

The No Harm Act adjusts the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California to include the Rim of the Valley Unit. This would allow the federal government to acquire and preserve additional land within this protected natural are

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The No Harm Act adjusts the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California to include the Rim of the Valley Unit. This would allow the federal government to acquire and preserve additional land within this protected natural area through exchanges, donations, or purchases from willing sellers.

Bill Number: 2387
Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
Introduced: 8/15/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: No Harm Act
Bill Number: 2387
Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary
Introduced: 8/15/2025
Summary: The No Harm Act adjusts the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California to include the Rim of the Valley Unit. This would allow the federal government to acquire and preserve additional land within this protected natural area through exchanges, donations, or purch

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The No Harm Act adjusts the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California to include the Rim of the Valley Unit. This would allow the federal government to acquire and preserve additional land within this protected natural area through exchanges, donations, or purchases from willing sellers.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act This bill adjusts the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California as depicted on a specified map to include the Rim of the Valley Unit. The Rim of the Valley Unit, and any lands or interests acquired by the United States and located within its boundaries, shall be administered as part of the recreation area. The Department of the Interior may acquire only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller any nonfederal land within the boundaries of the Rim of the Valley Unit.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands the protected Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Unit
Allows the federal government to acquire land within the new Rim of the Valley Unit, but only through exchanges, donations, or purchases from willing sellers
Aims to preserve more of the natural landscape in this region of California

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact land owners and residents in the Rim of the Valley area, as the federal government would have the ability to acquire their property for inclusion in the expanded national recreation area. Environmental groups and nature enthusiasts would also be affected, as more of the local natural habitat would be protected under federal management.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

California

Land transfers

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2387, 119th Congress (2025). "No Harm Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2387

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