S. 2871: Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-18 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-03 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-04 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-18):
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
This bill takes approximately 583.79 acres of specified lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe.
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of the Interior to take into trust for the benefit of the tribe approximately 583.79 acres of federal land managed by the Forest Service (but excluding approximately 20.03 acres of roads, highways, and public rights-of-way subject to existing easements). This land shall be part of the tribe's reservation. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-18 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2871?
S. 2871 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2871 are available on congress.gov.
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