Jimmy Panetta: “Along with dozens of other California Tribes, the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians had its relationship with the Federal…”

“Along with dozens of other California Tribes, the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians had its relationship with the Federal Government terminated in 1958. That resulted in the loss of its Federal status and all of its Tribal lands. The Tribe's federally recognized status was eventually restored, but their reservation lands were not. As a result, with the exception of a small parcel of land that Congress provided for gaming in San Pablo, the Tribe has been left essentially landless and without a reservation since it was terminated. This bill will take approximately 511 acres in Sonoma County into trust as part of the reservation of the Lytton Rancheria. By directing these lands into trust, the United States will ensure that the Lytton Rancheria will finally have a permanently protected homeland on which they can, once again, live communally and plan for future generations. I commend Representative Denham, my neighbor to the east, for this bipartisan legislation, and I urge quick adoption of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LaHood) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 597.…”