H.R.423 - Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act
Channel: indianz
Date: 14/02/2023

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.423, the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act, on February 6, 2023.

The bill places about 721 acres in California into trust for the Pala Band of Mission Indians. The lands include areas in and around Gregory Mountain, one of the tribe’s most important places.

The bill was considered under a suspension of the rules. It was approved by a voice vote.

H.R.423, or a companion version, must be considered and passed by the U.S. Senate before the bill can become law.

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