Posts - Bill - HR 5682 To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
house 10/03/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to transfer certain federal lands in California into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians, ensuring they can preserve the cultural, historical, and natural resources on this land while maintaining it as open space. This legislation supports tribal self-governance without allowing gaming activities on the land.
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HR 5682 - To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
Views
right-leaning 10/03/2025
I’m all for respecting tribes, but turning public land into trust land mustn’t bypass local voices or economic realities.
moderate 10/03/2025
Giving land back with clear rules and no gaming? Sounds like a balanced approach for a complicated issue.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Finally, some respect for indigenous land rights—about time we did more than just talk. Land back means justice forward.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Trusting the Pechanga tribe with their own land? Now that’s a bipartisan win we can stand behind.
moderate 10/03/2025
Trust, but with oversight—this bill tries to thread the needle between sovereignty and accountability.
moderate 10/03/2025
An ancient tribe, modern law, and open space—all nicely wrapped up in 1,261 acres of compromise.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Preserving culture and nature without a casino in sight? This bill is rolling the dice in the right direction.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
No casinos, no problem; just hope this doesn’t become the start of endless giveaways disguised as goodwill.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
Taking land out of federal hands and into tribal trust might sound fair, but watch for slippery slopes in property rights.