H.R. 897 · 117th Congress

Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act

Introduced on Feb 5, 2021 by Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36). 5 cosponsors, 3 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-329.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-329
Introduced
Feb 5, 2021
Cosponsors
5
3 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. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

Subjects

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

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jan 5, 2023). Public domain.

Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act

This act takes approximately 2,560 acres of specified lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.

Further, the act prohibits gaming on 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.

Raul RuizD-CA-36Sponsor

Democrats · 2

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Dec 8, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 395–30

History

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  1. Feb 5, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Feb 5, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Feb 5, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Mar 1, 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. Dec 1, 2021Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-194.
  9. Dec 1, 2021 · HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-194.
  10. Dec 1, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
  11. Dec 1, 2021 · HouseMs. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Dec 1, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6735; text: CR H6735)
  13. Dec 1, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 897.
  14. Dec 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. Dec 8, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7543-7544)
  16. Dec 8, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 30 (Roll no. 426).House · Roll call 426
  17. Dec 8, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 30 (Roll no. 426).House · Roll call 426
  18. Dec 8, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Dec 9, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  20. Dec 21, 2022Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  21. Dec 21, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  22. Dec 21, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9726)
  23. Dec 21, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9726)
  24. Dec 22, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  25. Dec 28, 2022Presented to President.
  26. Dec 28, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  27. Jan 5, 2023Signed by President.
  28. Jan 5, 2023Signed by President.
  29. Jan 5, 2023Became Public Law No: 117-329.
  30. Jan 5, 2023Became Public Law No: 117-329.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.