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A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 4000

Bill 118 s 4000, also known as the "Lytton Rancheria of California Reaffirmation Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California. The Indian Reorganization Act, also known as the Wheeler-Howard Act, was originally passed in 1934 and aimed to reverse the assimilationist policies of the Dawes Act by promoting tribal self-governance and economic development.

The Lytton Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe located in California, and this bill seeks to ensure that they are able to fully exercise their rights under the Indian Reorganization Act. The bill also includes provisions for the tribe to acquire additional land for economic development and other purposes.

Overall, the purpose of Bill 118 s 4000 is to support the self-governance and economic development of the Lytton Rancheria of California by reaffirming their rights under the Indian Reorganization Act. It is important to note that this bill is non-partisan and aims to support the interests of the tribe and promote their self-determination.

Congressional Summary of S 4000

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.

Current Status of Bill S 4000

Bill S 4000 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 12, 2024. Bill S 4000 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 20, 2024.  Bill S 4000's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4000

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4000

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4000

A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.

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