To take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill transfers approximately 584 acres of federal land known as the Four Corners Federal land from Forest Service management to trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe in California. The land will become part of the Pit River Tribe Reservation but cannot be used for casino gaming.
Who Benefits and How
The Pit River Tribe gains approximately 584 acres of trust land that becomes part of their reservation. The Tribe gains land management authority over the property, subject to trust restrictions. The Forest Service is relieved of management responsibilities for this land.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Forest Service must complete a survey of the land within 180 days. The Secretary of the Interior assumes trust responsibility for the land. The gaming prohibition limits economic development options for the Tribe.
Key Provisions
- Transfers ~584 acres of Four Corners Federal land to trust for Pit River Tribe
- Land becomes part of Pit River Tribe Reservation
- Gaming prohibited (no Class II or Class III gaming under IGRA)
- Excludes ~20 acres of roads and public rights-of-way
- Forest Service must complete survey within 180 days
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Transfers approximately 584 acres of Forest Service land in California to trust for the Pit River Tribe, prohibiting gaming use
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Standard trust land transfer with gaming prohibition to address local concerns"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_tribe"
- → Pit River Tribe, California
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "secretary_of_agriculture"
- → Secretary of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Approximately 583.79 acres of Forest Service land depicted on the November 2024 map
Pit River Tribe, California (includes XL Ranch, Big Bend, Likely, Lookout, Montgomery Creek, and Roaring Creek Rancherias)
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