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S. 748 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA) (Introduced 02/26/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.45 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/16/2025 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (02/26/2025)
This bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) to the Lytton Rancheria of California. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire and take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe under the IRA. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.
A 2009 Supreme Court case, Carcieri v. Salazar, decided that Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the IRA was enacted in 1934. This bill (1) affirms the applicability of the IRA to the Lytton Rancheria of California, thereby deeming the tribe to be under federal jurisdiction as of June 18, 1934, for purposes of the IRA; and (2) authorizes Interior to take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe.
119 S748 ES: To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 748IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.1.Lytton Rancheria of California land reaffirmation(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Lytton Rancheria of California is subject to the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), and the Secretary of the Interior may acquire and take into trust land for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria of California pursuant to section 5 of that Act (25 U.S.C. 5108). (b)Land To Be made part of the reservationLand taken into trust pursuant to subsection (a) shall be—(1)part of the reservation of the Lytton Rancheria of California; and (2)administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe.Passed the Senate December 15, 2025.Secretary
119 S748 IS: To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate 2025-02-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 748IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 26, 2025Mr. Padilla introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsA BILLTo reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.1.Lytton Rancheria of California land reaffirmation(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Lytton Rancheria of California is subject to the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), and the Secretary of the Interior may acquire and take into trust land for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria of California pursuant to section 5 of that Act (25 U.S.C. 5108). (b)Land To Be made part of the reservationLand taken into trust pursuant to subsection (a) shall be—(1)part of the reservation of the Lytton Rancheria of California; and (2)administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe.
119 S748 RS: To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate 2025-10-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 188119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 748[Report No. 119–79]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 26, 2025Mr. Padilla introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsOctober 14, 2025Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendmentA BILLTo reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.1.Lytton Rancheria of California land reaffirmation(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Lytton Rancheria of California is subject to the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), and the Secretary of the Interior may acquire and take into trust land for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria of California pursuant to section 5 of that Act (25 U.S.C. 5108). (b)Land To Be made part of the reservationLand taken into trust pursuant to subsection (a) shall be—(1)part of the reservation of the Lytton Rancheria of California; and (2)administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe.October 14, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/26/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| 03/05/2025 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 10/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-79. |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-79. |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188. |
| 12/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747-8748; text: CR S8748) |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 12/16/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 12/16/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
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| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 10/14/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 03/05/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 02/26/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Native Americans
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