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119-hr-5682119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Representative Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Passed House

Summary

Transfers about 860 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Riverside County into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians. The land becomes part of the Tribe's reservation and must be maintained as open space to protect archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources. It remains subject to existing encumbrances, rights‑of‑way, leases, permits, and easements. Utilities or structures that support preservation are allowed. The land is barred from Class II and Class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Existing water rights and service agreements are not changed and a map of the parcel will be kept on file with the Bureau of Land Management.

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Pechanga trust land for open space

If enacted, about 860 acres in Riverside County would be taken into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians. The land would become part of the Tribe’s reservation and be managed like other federal trust land. It would have to stay as open space to protect cultural, archaeological, and wildlife resources. Utilities or structures would be allowed only if they support that protection and keep the area as open space. Class II and Class III gaming would be banned on this land. All existing easements, leases, permits, and other valid rights would remain in place. Existing water rights and service agreements would not change. A map titled 'BLM Lands into Trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians,' dated August 21, 2025, would be on file for public inspection at Bureau of Land Management offices.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

CA • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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