S. 2871 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Sep 18, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFederal land transferred to Pit River Tribe
This bill takes about 584 acres of federal forest land in California and transfers it to the Pit River Tribe. The tribe would own and manage this land as part of their reservation, though the bill specifically prevents gaming (like casinos) from happening on it.
How it affects you
This change directly affects the Pit River Tribe, who will gain control of these lands. For most other people, this is a land transfer that doesn't have broad day-to-day effects on the general public, though it does recognize tribal land rights in California.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Sep 18, 2025)
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
This bill takes approximately 583.79 acres of specified lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe.
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of the Interior to take into trust for the benefit of the tribe approximately 583.79 acres of federal land managed by the Forest Service (but excluding approximately 20.03 acres of roads, highways, and public rights-of-way subject to existing easements). This land shall be part of the tribe's reservation. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 2871
A BILL
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Native Americans · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 3, 2026: “Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.”