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

Q: What does Preamble of To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes. do?

This bill concerns land in the State of California. The bill aims to take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the trust land designation.

Q: What does TRANSFER OF LAND INTO TRUST FOR THE PECHANGA BAND OF of To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes. do?

This bill takes approximately 860 acres of land in Riverside County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians. The land will be administered according to laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for Indian tribes. Existing encumbrances, liens, rights-of-way, leases, permits, and easements will remain in effect. The land must be maintained as open space and used for purposes consistent with that maintenance, as well as for protecting archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources. Construction and maintenance of utilities or structures are permitted if consistent with maintaining the land as open space and protecting resources. The land cannot be used for any class II or class III gaming. Existing water rights and service agreements will not be altered. A map depicting the land, titled 'BLM Lands into Trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians,' dated August 21, 2025, will be kept on file for public inspection.

Last updated: 4/2/2026 · Introduced: 10/3/2025

Author: Darrell Issa (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill transfers approximately 860 acres of land in Riverside County, California, into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians.
The land must be maintained as open space and used to protect archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources, with permitted construction and maintenance of utilities or structures.
The land cannot be used for Class II or Class III gaming activities.

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