Lytton Rancheria Land Trust Bill

Official: A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.

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Why This Matters

This bill ensures that the Lytton Rancheria can have land taken into trust, which helps protect their rights and resources. It is important for supporting the tribe's self-governance and development.

If you are a member of the Lytton Rancheria, this bill could help secure land for your community.

Affects: Members of the Lytton Rancheria of California will benefit from this bill.

Summary

Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act or the RELIEVE Act This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill confirms that the Indian Reorganization Act applies to the Lytton Rancheria of California. 2. It allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land for the Lytton Rancheria. 3. The land acquired will be part of the Lytton Rancheria's reservation. 4. The land will be managed according to laws for property held in trust for Indian Tribes.

Who is affected?

Members of the Lytton Rancheria of California will benefit from this bill.