September 1, 2026
Mr. Issa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
To provide for the continued use of certain trust land in San Diego County for healthcare purposes.
Section 1. Use of trust land for healthcare purposes
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the covered land may only be used for the provision of health and social services for members of Indian Tribes.
(b) Restriction on uses
The covered land shall not be used for—
(1)
class II gaming and class III gaming (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)); or
(2)
any other commercial activities.
(c) Termination
The provisions of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 50 years after the date of enactment this Act.
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Covered land
The term covered land means the approximately 8.6 acres of land in San Diego County, California, described as Parcel No. 404–061–01, taken into trust by the United States for the Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians (formerly referred to as the Cuyapaipe Band of Mission Indians) by grant deed dated February 26, 1986.
(2) Indian Tribe
The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5130).