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H.R. 317

Introduced

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2019

Introduced 1/8/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.

1/6/2020 • Senate

Summary

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2019

This bill takes approximately 1,427 acres of land in Santa Barbara County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, subject to existing rights, contracts, and management agreements relating to easements and rights-of-way. The land is made part of the Santa Ynez Indian Reservation.

The bill removes restrictions on the land pursuant to certain state laws.

Under the bill, gaming is prohibited on this land.

Reported to Senate • 1/6/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsGamblingIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfers

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Republican • CA-1

Sponsored 1/8/2019

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

D-CA-24

Joined 1/8/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 8, 2019

Committee Review

November 6, 2019

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

April 29, 2019

Passed Chamber

April 29, 2019

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Reported to Senate1/6/2020
Referred in Senate4/30/2019
Engrossed in House4/29/2019
Introduced in House1/8/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1