Bills · HR 6917
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6917Land use and conservationGeography and mapping
To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.
INTRO DEC 19· LAST ACTION JUN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant change in land ownership and management for the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians, expanding their land base and supporting tribal self-governance. For Native American tribes, having land held in trust is crucial for their ability to manage their own affairs, preserve their culture, and pursue economic development.
If this bill becomes law, the Tribe gains control over a substantial piece of land, but with specific limitations on gambling and a requirement to accommodate energy infrastructure. If it doesn't become law, the land remains under federal management by the Bureau of Land Management, and the Tribe would not gain these additional acres for their reservation. The bill also contributes to broader efforts to expand renewable energy infrastructure by ensuring a corridor for power transmission.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Takes approximately 3,156 acres of federal land into trust for the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.
This provision expands the Tribe's reservation, enabling greater self-determination and potential for community development.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Tribe to grant a 300-foot-wide right-of-way for a renewable energy transmission corridor.
This condition ensures that critical infrastructure for clean energy can be built, linking the land transfer to broader energy goals.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits Class II and Class III gaming (casino gambling) on the newly acquired trust lands.
This restriction limits the economic development options for the Tribe on these specific parcels, which could be a significant factor in future planning.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the bill does not create new federal water rights but preserves the Tribe's existing state water rights.
This ensures clarity on a vital resource, preventing new claims but protecting established ones, which is crucial for land management.
PROVISION 05
Repeals Section 3092 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
This action removes previous legislative language concerning land for the Tribe, streamlining or updating the legal framework for this land transfer.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJUN 9
Subcommittee Hearings Held
JUN 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
DEC 19
Introduced in House
DEC 19
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6917
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 19, 2025
Last actionJun 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 19, 2025
House BillHR 6917Land use and conservationGeography and mapping
To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.
INTRODUCED DEC 19, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 9, 2026
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