HR 1975
117th Congress
House
Native Americans
California
Federal-Indian relations
Gambling
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
Jun 23, 2022
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-126.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2021
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)
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6094-6095)
Nov 1, 2021
At 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.
Nov 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1975.
Nov 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6043-6044)
Nov 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-163.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
May 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 | House · vote #342 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 397–25 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1
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