Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023

Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to take approximately 721.12 acres of land in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, if the tribe transfers title to that land to the United States. The land is made part of the Pala Indian Reservation.

The bill generally prohibits gaming on any of the land taken into trust.

Bill 118 s 277, also known as the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that focuses on transferring certain federal lands to the Pala Band of Mission Indians in California. The bill aims to facilitate the transfer of approximately 721 acres of land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Pala Band of Mission Indians for economic development and cultural preservation purposes.

The Pala Band of Mission Indians has a long history in the region and has expressed interest in acquiring additional land to support their community and economic development initiatives. The transfer of these lands would allow the tribe to expand their reservation and potentially create new opportunities for economic growth and self-sufficiency.

The bill includes provisions for the transfer of the land, as well as requirements for environmental assessments and consultations with relevant stakeholders. It also includes provisions for the protection of cultural resources and the preservation of the land's natural resources. Overall, the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023 aims to support the economic development and cultural preservation efforts of the Pala Band of Mission Indians by facilitating the transfer of federal lands to the tribe.