H.R. 2302: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

This legislation, known as the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025, involves the following key actions:

Revocation of Previous Land Designation

The bill revokes a previous public land order (Public Land Order 3309) that was established in 1964. This means that the federal government no longer recognizes the prior designation of the specific land areas that were part of this order.

Land Trust Transfer

Within 180 days after the bill is enacted, the Secretary of the Interior is required to transfer two specific parcels of land into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The parcels of land are:

• Approximately 85.3 acres known as "BLM Land - Proposed Transfer into Trust"
• Approximately 118.84 acres referred to as "Indian Creek Ranch - Proposed Transfer into Trust Land Status"

Inclusion as Reservation Land

Once the land is taken into trust, it will be officially considered part of the Tribe's reservation. This means the land will be administered according to laws and regulations that govern property held in trust for Indian tribes.

Restrictions on Use for Gaming

The bill specifically prohibits the use of the newly acquired trust land for any class II or class III gaming, as defined under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. This means that the Tribe is not permitted to operate any gambling activities on this land.

Definitions

The bill includes definitions of relevant terms:

• Map: Refers to the map prepared by the Bureau of Land Management detailing the proposed land transfer.
• Reservation: Indicates the official reservation of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
• Secretary: Denotes the Secretary of the Interior.
• Tribe: Refers to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California.

Administrative Responsibilities

The Secretary of the Interior will oversee the administration of the lands that are transferred into trust, adhering to the relevant laws applicable to such properties.

Relevant Companies

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