Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation Act

This bill, introduced in 2001, would grant formal federal recognition to the Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation, a Native American tribe traditionally located in the Los Angeles Basin and surrounding islands. By establishing this official relationship, the bill would make the tribe and its members eligible for federal programs and services, such as healthcare through the Indian Health Service and specialized educational assistance.

Additionally, the legislation would authorize the Department of the Interior to acquire land to be held in trust for the tribe, providing a foundation for tribal self-governance and the protection of sacred sites. While the bill was referred to a House committee at the time of its introduction, it did not advance further during that session of Congress.