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Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act

USA119th CongressS-4417| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill introduces several key technical corrections to the original Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. A primary amendment redefines the Band's "Reservation" by explicitly listing lands set aside by various Executive Orders and specific dates of land additions. It also clarifies that the "Reservation" includes any contiguous land held in trust by the United States for the Band on the enforceability date, as well as future contiguous trust lands within the Santa Margarita River Watershed. Furthermore, the legislation broadens the permissible uses of the Pechanga Water Quality Account , allowing funds to be used for general "activities to address water quality issues within the Wolf Valley Basin," rather than being restricted solely to groundwater desalination. Congress acknowledges that parties to the original settlement agreement will amend it to conform with these new provisions, and the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to execute these changes. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that these amendments do not affect the original settlement's enforceability date or the validity of existing water rights .
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Timeline
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 28, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2083)
Jul 29, 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sep 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8546
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  • April 28, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • April 28, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2083)


  • July 29, 2026
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.


  • September 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8546
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8546: Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
CaliforniaIndian lands and resources rights

Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act

USA119th CongressS-4417| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
This bill introduces several key technical corrections to the original Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. A primary amendment redefines the Band's "Reservation" by explicitly listing lands set aside by various Executive Orders and specific dates of land additions. It also clarifies that the "Reservation" includes any contiguous land held in trust by the United States for the Band on the enforceability date, as well as future contiguous trust lands within the Santa Margarita River Watershed. Furthermore, the legislation broadens the permissible uses of the Pechanga Water Quality Account , allowing funds to be used for general "activities to address water quality issues within the Wolf Valley Basin," rather than being restricted solely to groundwater desalination. Congress acknowledges that parties to the original settlement agreement will amend it to conform with these new provisions, and the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to execute these changes. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that these amendments do not affect the original settlement's enforceability date or the validity of existing water rights .
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Timeline
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 28, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2083)
Jul 29, 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sep 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8546
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  • April 28, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • April 28, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2083)


  • July 29, 2026
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.


  • September 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8546
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8546: Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CaliforniaIndian lands and resources rights