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

Bill 119 s 748, also known as the Lytton Rancheria Reaffirmation Act, 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 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. This bill seeks to ensure that the Lytton Rancheria can continue to exercise their rights under the Indian Reorganization Act, including the ability to acquire land in trust for the tribe's use and benefit.

In addition to reaffirming the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but may include provisions related to tribal sovereignty, economic development, or other issues relevant to the Lytton Rancheria. Overall, Bill 119 s 748 is a non-partisan piece of legislation that aims to support the rights and self-governance of the Lytton Rancheria of California by reaffirming the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the tribe.