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H.R. 5682: To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Introduced2025-10-03
SponsorRep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Policy areaNative Americans
Cosponsors0
Latest action2026-06-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Last updated2026-07-13

Summary

Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-04-02):

This bill takes approximately 860 acres of land in Riverside County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians. The land is currently administered by the Bureau of Land Management.

The land taken into trust shall be (1) part of the tribe's reservation; (2) maintained as an open space; and (3) used only for purposes consistent with the maintenance of the land as open space and for the protection, preservation, and maintenance of the archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources on the land. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land.

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5682 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 5682?

H.R. 5682 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes..

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5682 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).