# 115-hr-3535: Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act of 2018

115-hr-3535, Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA); status Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 843. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-3535
- Congress: 115
- Title: Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act of 2018
- Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 843.
- Introduced: 2017-07-28
- Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Native Americans
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act of 2017 This bill restores federal recognition of the Ruffey Rancheria Tribe of California and federal rights and privileges of the Indian tribe and its members. It also makes the tribe and its members residing in the tribe's service area eligible for the federal services and benefits that are furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes and their members residing on a reservation. The Department of the Interior may place up to 441 acres of property located in Siskiyou County, California, into a trust for the benefit of the tribe. The land may be used for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act if certain requirements are met. Within a year of the bill's enactment, Interior must compile a membership roll of the tribe. The bill establishes criteria for enrolling members prior to the adoption of a tribal constitution. The bill sets forth a process for establishing an interim governing body until a new tribal constitution and bylaws are adopted, ratifying the constitution, and electing tribal officials.

## Related bills

- 115-hr-7378: Guidance Clarity Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7315: Protecting American Communities from Wildfire Act
- 115-hr-7238: Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7059: Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7042: CARR Act
- 115-hr-7018: PLANT Act of 2018

## Sources
- [115-hr-3535 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3535)

## Related
- [115-hr-7378: Guidance Clarity Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7378)
- [115-hr-7315: Protecting American Communities from Wildfire Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7315)
- [115-hr-7238: Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7238)
- [115-hr-7059: Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7059)
- [115-hr-7042: CARR Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7042)
- [115-hr-7018: PLANT Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7018)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-3535 (as of 2025-11-18).