United StatesInterior Secretary could place Lytton Rancheria land in federal trust
The proposal says the Indian Reorganization Act applies to the Lytton Rancheria and lets the Interior Secretary place land in federal trust for the Tribe.
What it does
The proposal says the Indian Reorganization Act applies to the Lytton Rancheria and allows the Interior Secretary to place land in federal trust for the Tribe.
Land placed in federal trust under the proposal would become part of the Tribe’s reservation and follow the general rules for tribal trust property.
Argument forThe Tribe could place land in federal trust and make it part of its reservation under the proposal.
Argument againstLand placed in trust would follow federal rules for tribal trust property, which could add requirements for managing that land.
More detail
The proposal says the Indian Reorganization Act applies to the Lytton Rancheria and allows the Interior Secretary to acquire land and place it in federal trust for the Tribe. This covers the Lytton Rancheria of California and land the Secretary takes into trust for the Tribe under the Act.
Land taken into trust under the proposal would become part of the Tribe’s reservation and follow the general rules for tribal land held in trust by the United States. This applies to land taken into trust for the Lytton Rancheria under the proposal.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 28Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced