To transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6162

119th Congress

To transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Ann Stansbury

Representative

Democratic

NM-1

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would transfer about 10 acres of federal land in Albuquerque, New Mexico to be held in trust for the benefit of 19 Native American Pueblos. The land was previously part of the Albuquerque Indian School and would now be used for the educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development of these Pueblos.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-218.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would transfer about 10 acres of federal land in Albuquerque, New Mexico to be held in trust for the benefit of 19 Native American Pueblos. The land was previously part of the Albuquerque Indian School and would now be used for the educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development of these Pueblos.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Transfers 10 acres of federal land in Albuquerque to be held in trust for 19 Native American Pueblos
The land was previously part of the Albuquerque Indian School
The land can be used by the Pueblos for education, health, culture, business, and economic development
Gaming is prohibited on the transferred land
The land will remain subject to existing encumbrances, rights-of-way, and utility agreements

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact the 19 Native American Pueblos in New Mexico, who would gain control and use of the land previously held by the federal government. It could lead to new economic and community development opportunities for these Pueblos. The prohibition on gaming suggests the land is intended for other purposes besides gambling operations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Alabama

Congressional tributes

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Postal service

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6162, 119th Congress (2025). "To transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6162