hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Transfers California land into trust for Barona Tribe.
Mr. Issa (R-CA) for the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians.
In House committee, no vote yet.
This bill proposes to move approximately 836 acres of land in California into a federal trust for the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians. This means the land would become part of their reservation and be managed under federal law. Representative Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, introduced the bill. It is currently being reviewed by a committee in the House of Representatives, and no votes have been taken yet.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 23, 2026, and sent to the Committee on Natural Resources. The committee will review the bill, possibly hold hearings, and may amend it before deciding whether to send it to the full House for a vote. If it passes the House, it would then move to the Senate for their consideration.
If this bill becomes law, the Barona Band of Mission Indians would gain federal trust status for about 836 acres of land in California. While public access for recreational and scenic uses would continue, the Tribe could set reasonable rules for these activities. Importantly, the bill specifically bans any form of gambling on these newly acquired trust lands. It also makes clear that existing water rights and service agreements in the area will not be affected by this land transfer.
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Without further information or public debate records, specific arguments from supporters or critics of this bill are not available. Generally, bills like this are supported for promoting tribal self-determination and economic development, while critics might raise concerns about jurisdiction, local impact, or loss of state/local control over land.