Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act

Bill 110 hr 4841, also known as the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to settle a long-standing legal dispute between the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians and the United States government. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 29, 2021, by Representative Ken Calvert of California.

The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians is a federally recognized tribe located in Riverside County, California. The tribe has been involved in a legal dispute with the federal government over the tribe's water rights and land claims for many years. The settlement act seeks to resolve these issues and provide the tribe with compensation for past grievances.

If passed, the bill would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain lands to the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians and provide the tribe with financial compensation for the settlement of their water rights claims. The bill also includes provisions for the tribe to use the settlement funds for economic development, education, and other tribal programs. Overall, the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act is aimed at providing a fair and equitable resolution to the legal disputes between the tribe and the federal government. It represents an important step towards reconciliation and cooperation between the two parties.