To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.

House Bill

H.R. 6917

119th Congress

To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dina Titus

D - NV

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would transfer specific federal land into trust status for the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians, meaning the federal government would hold the land for the tribe's benefit. Taking land into trust is a common process that helps Native American tribes regain control over their ancestral territories, allowing them to use the land for housing, economic development, cultural preservation, or other community needs without state taxation or certain regulations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would transfer specific federal land into trust status for the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians, meaning the federal government would hold the land for the tribe's benefit. Taking land into trust is a common process that helps Native American tribes regain control over their ancestral territories, allowing them to use the land for housing, economic development, cultural preservation, or other community needs without state taxation or certain regulations.

Last updated: 1/18/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Transfers designated federal land to be held in trust specifically for the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, a federally recognized Native American tribe in Nevada
Land held in trust allows tribes greater sovereignty and control over how the property is used, including for housing, businesses, or cultural purposes
Trust status protects tribal land from state and local taxation, helping preserve it for future generations
This type of legislation is part of ongoing efforts to restore land rights to Native American communities and support tribal self-determination

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill directly benefits the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians by expanding their land base and providing greater opportunities for economic development and cultural preservation. For the broader Las Vegas area community, this could mean new tribal enterprises, jobs, and cultural sites. The bill represents a localized action with minimal direct impact on Americans outside Nevada, but reflects the federal government's trust responsibility to Native American tribes nationwide.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6917, 119th Congress (2025). "To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6917