Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
Land Transfer for the Pit River Tribe
A bill to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe, and for other purposes.
This bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The committee recently held a hearing to discuss the proposal, which shows that the bill is actively moving through the process. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both California senators and follows a common process for returning land to tribes, though it still needs to pass through committees.
Key Points
- This bill would give about 584 acres of federal land in California to the Pit River Tribe. The land is currently managed by the Forest Service but would be moved into a trust held by the government for the tribe's benefit.
- Once the land is transferred, it will officially become part of the tribe's reservation. This allows the tribe to use the land for their own community needs and follow tribal laws on that property.
- The bill includes a rule that says no gambling or casinos can be built on this specific piece of land. It also ensures that current public roads and highways in the area will not be affected by the change.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6734)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe, and for other purposes.
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