Bill · H.R. 10623· House(119-HR-10623)
To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/28/2026
- Last activity
- 9/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Huffman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is about making sure the Indian Reorganization Act applies to the Lytton Rancheria of California. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 28, 2026. The legislation allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire and take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe. Any land taken into trust under this bill will become part of the tribe's reservation. Finally, that land will be managed under the standard laws and regulations for property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill reaffirms the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California and allows land to be taken into trust for the benefit of the tribe.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a) allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire and take land into trust for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria of California, which is positive because it officially reaffirms the tribe's ability to benefit from the Indian Reorganization Act regardless of any other provisions of law.
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Section 1(b) ensures that any land taken into trust becomes part of the tribe's reservation and is administered under standard federal trust property laws, which is positive because it gives the tribe clear and established rules for managing their reservation land.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+7
- 9/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House