Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians: Land Transfer
The House passed this bill and it has now moved to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The committee recently voted to support the bill and move it forward. It is currently active and waiting for further action by the full Senate.
Legislative Progress
The bill has already passed the House and moved to the Senate. Land transfer bills with specific no-gaming clauses and local support usually pass without much trouble.
Key Points
- This bill moves about 265 acres of federal land in California to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The land includes 80 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management and 185 acres from the Indian Creek Ranch.
- Once the transfer is finished, this land will officially become part of the Tribe's reservation. The Secretary of the Interior will look after the land for the Tribe's benefit, similar to how other tribal lands are managed across the country.
- The law strictly forbids the Tribe from using this specific land for gambling or casinos. This rule ensures the land is used for other needs, such as housing or community projects, instead of gaming businesses.
- The government has 180 days after the bill becomes law to complete the transfer. During this time, officials will double check the maps and land boundaries to make sure everything is legally accurate.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5071)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5071)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
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