Bill would let Interior take land into trust for Lytton Rancheria
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Sponsor: Alex Padilla · Senator · CA
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Official title: A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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The bill confirms the Lytton Rancheria of California can have land taken into federal trust, which would make that land part of its reservation.
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What does this do?
The bill confirms that the Lytton Rancheria of California is covered by the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. It lets the Interior Department acquire land and hold it in trust for the tribe, and that land would become part of the tribe's reservation. This would apply "notwithstanding any other provision of law," overriding other legal obstacles. The bill names no specific parcels and sets no limit on acreage.
Who does it affect?
The Lytton Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe based in Sonoma County, California, would have a clearer legal path to place land in trust. Nearby communities and local governments could also be affected by any future trust acquisitions.
Why does it matter?
Land held in trust is generally not subject to local property taxes and is largely outside local and state land-use control. Any future trust acquisitions could therefore change how nearby land is taxed and regulated.
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Based on the “Engrossed in Senate” text of Dec 15, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Dec 16, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.