Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2026
Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Sep 15, 2026
What it does
The bill would transfer administrative jurisdiction of Parcel 2 and Parcel 3 in California to the Secretary of the Interior and take the covered land—comprising Parcel 1, Parcel 2, and Parcel 3—into trust for the benefit of the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians, making it part of their reservation. The land would be subject to existing rights, public access for recreation and conservation, necessary federal access for emergency operations, and a prohibition on Class II or III gaming, while preserving all current water rights and agreements. The Secretary of the Interior would administer the land in accordance with federal trust laws for Indian tribes.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.