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Transfer of 7,167 Acres of Federal Land to San Felipe Pueblo Trust.

This bill mandates the transfer of approximately 7,167 acres of federal land in New Mexico into trust for the benefit of the San Felipe Pueblo. While the land management shifts to the Pueblo, existing access rights for the Baca family and current grazing contracts are protected. Importantly, the law prohibits the use of this specific land for casino gaming.
Key points
Over 7,000 acres of federal land are transferred into trust for the San Felipe Pueblo, expanding their tribal territory.
Existing rights, including perpetual road access for the Baca family and current grazing leases, must be maintained by the Pueblo.
The newly acquired trust land is explicitly prohibited from being used for Class II or Class III casino gaming.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9789
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust for the benefit of the San Felipe Pueblo certain Federal land in Sandoval County, New Mexico, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9789.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Over 7,000 acres of federal land are transferred into trust for the San Felipe Pueblo, expanding their tribal territory.
  • Existing rights, including perpetual road access for the Baca family and current grazing leases, must be maintained by the Pueblo.
  • The newly acquired trust land is explicitly prohibited from being used for Class II or Class III casino gaming.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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