Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California

• Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026Congress · HR 7255 · Last action Jan 27, 2026 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to use acquisition funds for land management activities—including forest health, water quality, cultural site preservation, and public access—and to transfer funds to the Washoe Tribe, state/local governments, or the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for such purposes, with requirements for annual spending plans…Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Referred
• Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2026Congress · HR 2317 · Last action Sep 15, 2026 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill also releases the reversionary interest of the United States in the Jean Prison site, thereby allowing the State of Nevada to use the land for purposes unrelated to the prison.Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Passed origin
• Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation ActCongress · S 4200 · Last action Jul 15, 2026 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill also designates the Burbank Canyons Wilderness as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and transfers land to be held in trust for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.Committee hearing
• Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026Congress · S 3695 · Last action Feb 12, 2026 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill also requires annual spending plans developed in consultation with the Tribe and other stakeholders, and clarifies that transferred funds can be used as non-Federal matching funds.Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.Committee hearing

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