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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 2302CaliforniaIndian lands and resources rights

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION MAY 20

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This bill matters because it represents an effort to restore tribal land and support tribal self-determination. For many Native American tribes, having a solid land base held in trust is crucial for their ability to govern themselves, preserve their culture, and develop their communities without the constant threat of land loss. The bill provides a specific tribe with an expanded land base, which can lead to new opportunities for housing, economic growth (non-gaming), and cultural preservation.

If this bill becomes law, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians will have legal ownership of these lands secured for their future. If it doesn't pass, the lands would remain federal public lands under their current management, and the Tribe would not gain this land for their reservation, potentially limiting their ability to expand and manage their own resources and development.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Revokes an old public land order and transfers jurisdiction of that land to the Secretary of the Interior.

This clears the way for the designated land to be transferred into trust status for the Tribe.

PROVISION 02

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to place approximately 265 acres of federal land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

This is the core action of the bill, directly expanding the Tribe's land base and reservation.

PROVISION 03

Mandates that the land taken into trust will become part of the Tribe's reservation and be managed according to federal laws for tribal trust property.

This formalizes the land's status as tribal sovereign territory, subject to federal oversight.

PROVISION 04

Prohibits the newly acquired trust land from being used for any form of casino gaming.

This places a significant restriction on how the Tribe can use the land for economic development.

PROVISION 05

Requires the Secretary to review the land to determine if a survey is needed before the transfer, and if so, to conduct one.

This ensures clear and accurate boundaries for the transferred land.

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ACTION TIMELINE

24 EVENTS

MAY 20

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

COMMITTEE

DEC 10

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

DEC 10

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

DEC 9

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 2302

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedMar 24, 2025

Last actionMay 20, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025

House BillHR 2302CaliforniaIndian lands and resources rights

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2026

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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Revokes an old public land order and transfers jurisdiction of that land to the Secretary of the Interior.

This clears the way for the designated land to be transferred into trust status for the Tribe.

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Requires the Secretary of the Interior to place approximately 265 acres of federal land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

This is the core action of the bill, directly expanding the Tribe's land base and reservation.

high

Mandates that the land taken into trust will become part of the Tribe's reservation and be managed according to federal laws for tribal trust property.

This formalizes the land's status as tribal sovereign territory, subject to federal oversight.

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Prohibits the newly acquired trust land from being used for any form of casino gaming.

This places a significant restriction on how the Tribe can use the land for economic development.

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Requires the Secretary to review the land to determine if a survey is needed before the transfer, and if so, to conduct one.

This ensures clear and accurate boundaries for the transferred land.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act

Secretary shall place land into trust for the Tribe

Before the deadline described in subsection (b) (i.e., before the 180-day trust transfer deadline)

Secretary shall conduct a review of the land to determine if a survey is required

GLOSSARY

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Public Land Order: An official directive issued by the Secretary of the Interior that withdraws, reserves, or restores specific federal lands for certain uses or purposes, often changing their management status.
Trust land: Land where the legal title is held by the United States government for the benefit of a Native American tribe or individual Native American. The tribe or individual is the beneficial owner, meaning they control and use the land, but the federal government holds it 'in trust' to protect it.
Jurisdiction: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments. In this context, it refers to who has authority over the land.
Secretary of the Interior: The head of the U.S. Department of the Interior, responsible for managing most federal lands and natural resources, and for programs relating to Native American tribes.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: A federal law passed in 1988 that establishes the regulatory framework for gambling operations on Native American lands, dividing gaming into Class I, II, and III categories with different rules.
Class II gaming: Specific types of gaming like bingo and non-banked card games (where players play against each other, not the house), typically regulated by the tribe and the National Indian Gaming Commission.

ACTION TIMELINE

24 EVENTS

MAY 20

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

COMMITTEE

DEC 10, 25

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

INTROREFERRAL

DEC 10, 25

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

INTROREFERRAL

DEC 9, 25

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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Sep 15, 2025

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Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1451 (Rep. Brecheen), “Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025”; H.R. 2302 (Rep. McClintock), “Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025”; H.R. 2389 (Rep. Randall), “Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act”; and H.R. 2400 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025”.

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee (house)Apr 30, 20257 witnesses

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FC Markup on: • H.R. 178 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. • H.R. 179 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2025” • H.R. 345 (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2025” • H.R. 528 (Rep. Pettersen), “Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025” • H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. • H.R. 1045 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025” • H.R. 1276 (Rep. Comer), To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. • H.R. 2290 (Rep. Dingell), “World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act” • H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. • H.R. 2302 (Rep. McClintock), “Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 2400 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3620 (Rep. Begich), “Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3857 (Rep. Hurd), “Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025” • H.R. 4285 (Rep. Maloy), "Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act" or the "STARS Act."

Natural Resources Committee (house)Jul 23, 2025

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Business meeting to consider S.236, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), S.1513, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, S.2098, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, S.2735, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, H.R.681, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), H.R.2302, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, H.R.2388, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and H.R.3620, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska; to be immediately followed by an oversight hearing to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service.

Indian Affairs Committee (senate)May 20, 2026

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