01 — The Text
What.
- Moves 265 acres in El Dorado County, California into federal trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
- Combines ~80 acres of federal land (managed by Bureau of Land Management) with ~185 acres already owned by the tribe.
- Revokes a Forest Service experiment station designation and transfers that land to the Department of Interior.
- Explicitly bans any gambling operations on the newly trusteed land.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Tribe gains full sovereignty over the land, expanding its reservation and strengthening self-governance and economic control.
- Federal government gives up management of a former Forest Service experiment station in exchange for tribal trust status.
- No casino allowed, limiting one potential revenue stream but addressing concerns about gaming expansion on tribal land.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed Senate Indian Affairs Committee without amendments in May 2026. Next step is full Senate floor vote.
- No House action yet. Bill needs passage in both chambers before going to the president.
- Contact your senator's office to register your position before a floor vote occurs.
Legislative History
Actions.
- May 20, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Dec 17, 2025 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sep 8, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6403)
- Sep 8, 2025 — Introduced in Senate