To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
Land Transfer for the Pechanga Band of Indians
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill would move about 1,261 acres of federal land in Riverside County, California, into a trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians. This means the land would officially become part of the tribe's reservation and be managed for their benefit.
- The tribe would be required to keep the land as 'open space.' The area must be used to protect wildlife, plants, and important cultural or historical sites rather than for major commercial development.
- The law specifically bans any type of gambling or casinos on this specific piece of land. It also protects existing rights for things like roads, water services, and utility lines that are already in place.
- The land is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. If the bill passes, the tribe would take over management but must follow federal rules for trust property and notify the government if certain land-use agreements change.
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Milestones
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 H3745)
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.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5682.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
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