Bill > HR2400

This bill, known as the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2026, directs the federal government to transfer specific federally owned land in California, managed by the Forest Service and referred to as the Four Corners Federal land, into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe. In the context of federal Indian law, taking land "into trust" means that the United States holds the title to the property for the benefit of the tribe, which generally provides the tribe with greater sovereignty, self-determination, and protection from state and local taxation or regulation. Once transferred, this land will officially become part of the Tribe's reservation and will be managed under standard federal laws and regulations that apply to trust lands, while explicitly excluding public roads, highways, and existing rights-of-way from the transfer. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of the Interior complete a survey of the land within 180 days, allows for minor agreed-upon administrative adjustments between the agencies and the tribe, and explicitly prohibits the newly transferred land from being used for any Class II or Class III gaming, which refers to commercial and casino-style gambling regulated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.