HR 5682 United States House · 119th Congress

To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

This bill transfers approximately 1,261 acres of federal land in Riverside County, California (administered by the Bureau of Land Management) into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians, making it part of their reservation under federal management. The land must remain open space, be used only for cultural/wildlife preservation, and cannot be used for any gambling (including class II or III gaming). The bill preserves existing water rights and service agreements, requires tribes to report MOU terminations to Congress and the Interior Department, and prohibits development that conflicts with open space or conservation goals.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced in House Engrossed in House · 5 edits · Jun 2, 2026
MODERATE
The Engrossed version significantly reduces the amount of land being taken into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians from approximately 1,261 acres to approximately 860 acres, a reduction of about 401 acres. It also removes all provisions related to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), including termination notice requirements and reporting obligations, and adds 'encumbrances' to the list of existing interests that remain in effect on the land.
SCOPE

The covered land was reduced from approximately 1,261 acres to approximately 860 acres in Riverside County, California, a decrease of about 401 acres.

REQUIREMENT

All MOU-related provisions were removed, including the requirement for the Tribe to give at least 45 days notice to Congress, the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, and local members of Congress before terminating the MOU, as well as the obligation to report any termination or violation.

The word 'encumbrances' was added to the list of existing interests that remain in effect on the land, broadening the types of pre-existing claims recognized alongside liens, rights-of-way, licenses, leases, permits, and easements.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'MOU' (memorandum of understanding) was removed from the definitions section.

TECHNICAL

The map title and date were filled in: 'BLM Lands into Trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians,' dated August 21, 2025, and the covered land is now identified as 'Proposed Pechanga Land Conveyance Parcel' on the Map.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Amendments
3
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3745)
lower
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3745)
lower
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-585.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Nov 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
lower
Oct 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Oct 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
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Darrell Issa
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