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H.R. 5682119th CongressIntroduced Oct 3, 2025

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

Passed HouseNative AmericansSubstantive

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Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Committees: Indian Affairs Committee (primary)
Last action: Jun 3, 2026

Bottom line

H.R. 5682 transfers 860 acres of federal land to the Pechanga Band of Indians, designating it as tribal trust land with permanent open space and no gaming restrictions.

What it actually does

This bill mandates that approximately 860 acres of land in Riverside County, California, currently administered by the Bureau of Land Management, be taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians. The land will become part of the Tribe's reservation but will be subject to strict conditions, including being maintained as open space, used for cultural and wildlife resource protection, and explicitly prohibited from being used for Class II or Class III gaming.

Proponents argue

Supporters argue that this bill advances tribal self-determination and sovereignty by consolidating the Pechanga Band's land base, which is crucial for cultural preservation and resource management. They emphasize that the specific conditions, such as maintaining the land as open space and prohibiting gaming, address common concerns raised by local communities and environmental groups, thereby facilitating broader support for the transfer and ensuring the land's ecological and cultural integrity.

Opponents contend

Critics, if any, might express concerns about the transfer of federal land out of public domain, potentially impacting public access or local jurisdiction, even with the open space designation. Some tribal advocates might also contend that the imposed restrictions, particularly the gaming prohibition, limit the Tribe's full sovereignty and economic development options over their own trust land, setting a potentially restrictive precedent for future land-into-trust applications.

The bill is very short and clearly written, allowing for quick comprehension of its direct impacts and conditions.

Section 1(a) and 1(b)

Transfer of Land into Trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians

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This provision directs the federal government to take approximately 860 acres of land in Riverside County, California, into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians. Once in trust, this land will become part of the Tribe's reservation and will be administered under the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for Indian Tribes.

GroupImpactMechanismScale

GroupPechanga Band of IndiansImpactReceives expanded land base and enhanced tribal sovereignty over the transferred parcel.MechanismFederal land is formally designated as tribal trust land.ScaleDirect and significant for the Tribe.

GroupBureau of Land Management (BLM)ImpactRelinquishes administrative authority over the 860-acre parcel.MechanismTransfer of jurisdiction.ScaleMinor impact on overall BLM land management.

Supporters argue

Supporters argue this provision is a crucial step towards rectifying historical land dispossession and strengthening tribal self-governance by consolidating the Pechanga Band's reservation land base.

Critics contend

Some may argue against the transfer of federal land into trust, citing concerns about changes in federal jurisdiction or potential impacts on public access, though the bill's specific conditions aim to mitigate these concerns.

Tradeoffs

This provision balances the federal government's commitment to tribal self-determination with the broader public interest in federal land management and local jurisdiction.

Section 1(c)

Conditions on Land Use and Gaming Prohibition

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This section imposes strict conditions on the use of the land taken into trust. It mandates that the land must be maintained as open space and used only for purposes consistent with open space, including the protection, preservation, and maintenance of archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources. Crucially, it explicitly prohibits the use of the land for any Class II or Class III gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (Jun 2, 2026)

H.R. 5682119th CongressIntroduced Oct 3, 2025

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

Passed HouseNative AmericansSubstantive

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Committees: Indian Affairs Committee (primary)
Last action: Jun 3, 2026

Bottom line

H.R. 5682 transfers 860 acres of federal land to the Pechanga Band of Indians, designating it as tribal trust land with permanent open space and no gaming restrictions.

What it actually does

Proponents argue

Opponents contend

The bill is very short and clearly written, allowing for quick comprehension of its direct impacts and conditions.

Section 1(a) and 1(b)

Transfer of Land into Trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians

prominently featuredstraightforward

GroupImpactMechanismScale

GroupBureau of Land Management (BLM)ImpactRelinquishes administrative authority over the 860-acre parcel.MechanismTransfer of jurisdiction.ScaleMinor impact on overall BLM land management.

Supporters argue

Supporters argue this provision is a crucial step towards rectifying historical land dispossession and strengthening tribal self-governance by consolidating the Pechanga Band's reservation land base.

Critics contend

Tradeoffs

This provision balances the federal government's commitment to tribal self-determination with the broader public interest in federal land management and local jurisdiction.

Section 1(c)

Conditions on Land Use and Gaming Prohibition

prominently featuredstraightforward