[Report No. 119–79]
February 26, 2025
Mr. Padilla introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs
October 14, 2025
Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendment
To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Lytton Rancheria of California land reaffirmation
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Lytton Rancheria of California is subject to the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act
) (48 Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), and the Secretary of the Interior may acquire and take into trust land for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria of California pursuant to section 5 of that Act (25 U.S.C. 5108).
(b) Land To Be made part of the reservation
Land taken into trust pursuant to subsection (a) shall be—
(1)
part of the reservation of the Lytton Rancheria of California; and
(2)
administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe.