Darrell Issa (R-CA)
To provide for the continued use of certain trust land in San Diego County for healthcare purposes.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill makes sure that a specific piece of land in San Diego County can keep being used for healthcare. The land is held in trust for the Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians. Under the bill, this land can only be used to provide health and social services for members of Indian Tribes. The land is strictly blocked from being used for gaming or other commercial activities. These rules will last for 50 years from the date the bill becomes law.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically facilitates healthcare and social service access for Indian Tribes.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill explicitly allows the land to be used for providing health and social services to Indian Tribes.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
By securing land for tribal health and social services, the bill supports the well-being of the Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill prohibits commercial activities, which limits entrepreneurial potential on the land.
- Scored -2
Is this likely to create jobs?
The explicit prohibition on commercial activities and gaming may limit potential job creation on the land.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(a): This part ensures that the land is used specifically for health and social services for members of Indian Tribes, which directly benefits people who need medical and social support.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(b): This part bans the land from being used for class II gaming, class III gaming, or any other commercial activities, which restricts how the land can be utilized for business or economic purposes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically facilitates healthcare and social service access for Indian Tribes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Enhanced health and social services can specifically benefit low-income tribal members. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The focus on land in San Diego County supports the needs of the local rural tribal population. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill prohibits commercial activities, which limits entrepreneurial potential on the land.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — By securing land for tribal health and social services, the bill supports the well-being of the Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Provision of social services can assist in poverty reduction within the specific tribal community.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill explicitly allows the land to be used for providing health and social services to Indian Tribes.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill provides specific guidance on the intended use of designated trust land. Does this invest in rural communities? — Providing health and social services supports the development of the local tribal community.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The explicit prohibition on commercial activities and gaming may limit potential job creation on the land.
- 9/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House