Congress·In Committee·S. 4053

Land Transfer for the Pechanga Band of Indians

A bill 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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This bill would move about 860 acres of federal land in Riverside County, California, into a federal trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians. This action makes the land part of the Tribe's official reservation.
The land must be kept as open space to protect historical sites, cultural artifacts, and local wildlife. The Tribe cannot use this land for major developments like housing tracts or shopping centers.
The law specifically bans any form of gambling or casinos on this land. Any small buildings or utilities added must be used only to help maintain the natural environment or protect archaeological finds.
Current rights for things like water use, roads, and existing permits will not change. The government will keep a public map showing exactly which areas are being moved into the trust.

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Mar 11, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mar 11, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Mar 11, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)

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A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberS 4053

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)

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