Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025

The Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 would direct the Department of the Interior to take approximately 603.94 acres of land in California into trust for the Pit River Tribe. This land would become part of the tribe's reservation and consist of two components: approximately 583.79 acres of federal land currently managed by the Forest Service (excluding about 20 acres of roads and existing easements) and approximately 40.18 acres of land already held by the tribe.

The bill includes a restriction prohibiting gaming activities on the transferred land. This provision distinguishes the land transfer from other tribal trust lands where gaming may be permitted under federal law. The restriction would apply to all gaming operations, including casinos and other gambling enterprises.

The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is currently in committee in the Senate, specifically referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. If enacted, the transfer would expand the Pit River Tribe's reservation land base in California, potentially providing the tribe with greater control over natural resources and land management in the transferred area. The practical effect would be to shift management authority of the federal Forest Service land from the federal government to the tribe.