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Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

10/14/2025, 10:50 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2302

Bill 119 hr 2302, also known as the "Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Trust Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer certain Federal land in California into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The bill specifies that the land in question will be used for the benefit of the tribe, allowing them to have greater control and autonomy over its management and use.

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is a federally recognized tribe located in El Dorado County, California. The tribe has a long history in the region and has been seeking to have certain lands placed into trust for their use and benefit. This bill would fulfill that request and provide the tribe with the opportunity to further develop and utilize the land for their community.

In addition to transferring the land into trust for the tribe, the bill also includes provisions for the protection and preservation of cultural and natural resources on the land. This ensures that the tribe can continue to practice their traditions and maintain their connection to the land. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2302 is a non-partisan piece of legislation that seeks to support the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians by granting them greater control over certain Federal lands in California. It aims to promote tribal sovereignty and self-determination while also protecting important cultural and natural resources.

Congressional Summary of HR 2302

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

This bill takes approximately 204.14 acres of specified lands in El Dorado County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.

The bill revokes a specified public land order and administratively transfers the land from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. (In the public land order, the land was designated for use by the U.S. Forest Service as an experiment station.)

The bill directs Interior to take the following lands into trust for the benefit of the tribe: (1) approximately 85.3 acres of federal land managed by Interior's Bureau of Land Management (which includes the land transferred from the Forest Service), and (2) approximately 118.84 acres of fee land held by the tribe. These combined lands, approximately 204.14 acres, shall be part of the tribe's reservation.  Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Current Status of Bill HR 2302

Bill HR 2302 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill HR 2302 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2025.  Bill HR 2302's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 242. as of September 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2302

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2302

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2302

To take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and for other purposes.
To take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Cain Abbott

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2 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It could have a big impact on our community and I'm not sure how it will all play out. I'm worried about what this could mean for our future. #HRBill2302 #ShingleSpringsBand #MiwokIndians #LandTransferAct2025 The long term affects of this bill are uncertain and concerning.