What does Preamble of Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to transfer certain Federal land into trust for specific Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. The bill's stated purpose is to transfer Federal land and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025.

What does TRANSFER OF LAND INTO TRUST FOR THE 19 PUEBLOS. of Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the transfer of approximately 9.89 acres of Federal land in Albuquerque, New Mexico, into trust for the benefit of the 19 Pueblos. The land, historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School, is currently under the custody of the General Services Administration. The transfer process involves the Administrator of General Services transferring administrative jurisdiction to the Secretary of the Interior, followed by the Secretary holding the land in trust. The land consists of three tracts: Tract 1 (3.57 acres), Tract 2 (5.78 acres), and Tract 3 (.54 acres). A right-of-way easement will be established on Tract 1 for retrieving or relocating Federal property. The land is intended for educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development purposes for the 19 Pueblos. Gaming activities (Class I, II, and III) are prohibited on the transferred land. Existing private or municipal encumbrances, rights-of-way, restrictions, easements, and utility service agreements will remain in effect.

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Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 11/19/2025

Author: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill transfers approximately 9.89 acres of Federal land in Albuquerque, New Mexico, into trust for the benefit of 19 Pueblos.
The transferred land, previously part of the Albuquerque Indian School, is designated for educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development purposes.
Gaming activities (Class I, II, and III) are prohibited on the land, while existing private and municipal encumbrances will remain in effect.

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