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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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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HR 9789
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-24