Bill · H.R. 6917· House(119-HR-6917)
To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.
- Introduced
- 12/19/2025
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the federal government to take approximately 3,156 acres of land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians, making it part of their reservation. It requires the Secretary to complete a land boundary survey within 180 days. The bill mandates that the Tribe grant a 300-foot-wide right-of-way for renewable energy transmission facilities within 30 days. It explicitly prohibits class II and class III gaming on this specific land. Finally, the legislation addresses water rights, preserves a specific intergovernmental agreement, and repeals a previous section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians by placing land into trust and expanding their reservation.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
The legislation directly enables renewable energy transmission corridors to support clean energy projects.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+4
The bill mandates a right-of-way for renewable energy transmission facilities, facilitating clean energy infrastructure.
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): This provision takes land into trust for the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians and adds it to their reservation, which benefits the Tribe by placing the land into federal trust for them.
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Section 1(c): This provision requires the Tribe to grant a right-of-way for a renewable energy transmission corridor to a qualified electric utility, which benefits people by allowing for the construction and maintenance of high-voltage transmission facilities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(d): This provision prohibits class II and class III gaming on the newly trusted land, which is a negative outcome for anyone hoping to see or operate gaming facilities on this specific property.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+4Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+8Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 6/9/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/3/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada