S. 4053: A bill 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 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 | 2026-03-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011) |
| Last updated | 2026-06-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-03-11):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-03-11 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4053?
S. 4053 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes..
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The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4053 are available on congress.gov.
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