S 4053 · 119th Congress · Native Americans

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.

Introduced 2026-03-11· Sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)(2026-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4053 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4053 To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 11, 2026 Mr. Padilla (for himself and Mr. Schiff) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ 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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TRANSFER OF LAND INTO TRUST FOR THE PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS. (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights and the conditions described in subsection (c), the covered land is hereby taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. (b) Administration.--The land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat