H.R. 1975 · 117th Congress

Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021

Introduced on Mar 17, 2021 by Darrell Issa (R-CA-50). One cosponsor. Latest action (Jun 23, 2022): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 17, 2021
Cosponsors
1
1 from the other party
Policy area
Native Americans
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • California
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Gambling
  • Indian claims
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Land transfers

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Reported to Senate, Jun 23, 2022). Public domain.

Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to take approximately 721.12 acres of land in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, if the tribe transfers title to that land to the United States. The land is made part of the Pala Indian Reservation.

The bill generally prohibits gaming on any of the land taken into trust.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Darrell IssaR-CA-50Sponsor

Democrats · 1

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Nov 2, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 397–25

History

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  1. Mar 17, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 17, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. May 17, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
  5. Oct 13, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
  6. Oct 13, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  7. Oct 13, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  8. Nov 1, 2021Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-163.
  9. Nov 1, 2021 · HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-163.
  10. Nov 1, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
  11. Nov 1, 2021 · HouseMs. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  12. Nov 1, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6043-6044)
  13. Nov 1, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1975.
  14. Nov 1, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  15. Nov 2, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6094-6095)
  16. Nov 2, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 25 (Roll no. 342).(text: 11/1/2021 CR H6043)House · Roll call 342
  17. Nov 2, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 25 (Roll no. 342). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6043)House · Roll call 342
  18. Nov 2, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Nov 3, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  20. Nov 17, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.
  21. Apr 6, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  22. Jun 23, 2022Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-126.
  23. Jun 23, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-126.
  24. Jun 23, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.

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