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

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 505.

2026-04-02

This bill would transfer ownership of specific California land to the federal government to hold in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, giving the tribe greater control over that territory for housing, economic development, and self-governance. The change would allow the tribe to exercise tribal law on the land and potentially use it for casinos, businesses, or community facilities. This type of land transfer is a common way the federal government recognizes tribal sovereignty and supports Native American economic independence.