Federal land restored to California tribe after decades of dispossession.
H.R. 2400 — Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 · Filed by Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) · Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This bill transfers approximately 584 acres of federal forest land in California to the Pit River Tribe, placing it in federal trust for the tribe's benefit. The land becomes part of the tribe's reservation and is managed under standard federal Indian trust law, but cannot be used for gambling under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is the transfer of federal forest land into trust status for a federally recognized tribe, a standard Indian affairs action. No hidden provisions, no riders, no deviations from stated purpose.
What the text implies
- Gaming prohibition may limit one revenue stream for tribal economic development, though it aligns with federal policy on trust lands and does not prevent other commercial or subsistence uses.
- Survey requirement (180 days) establishes a procedural gate; delays in survey completion could delay tribal administration and use of the land.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
Pit River Tribe (tribal government and enrolled members)