Melanie Stansbury (D-NM)
Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025. It requires the federal government to transfer specific federal land in New Mexico into trust for the benefit of 19 specific Indian Pueblos. The land involved totals approximately 9.89 acres across three tracts that were historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School. Federal tenants on this land must be relocated, and administrative jurisdiction must be transferred within 90 days of enactment. The land will be used for the educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development of the 19 Pueblos. Additionally, buildings on Tract 1 will be conveyed to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and gaming is strictly prohibited on the land.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill transfers land into trust specifically for the benefit of 19 Indian Pueblos for their development.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill transfers land into trust for the benefit of 19 specific Indian Pueblos to support their community development.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The economic development purposes of the land can support the 19 Pueblos' communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(c) and Section 2(f), approximately 9.89 acres of federal land will be taken into trust for the benefit of the 19 Pueblos, and used for their educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development. This is a positive outcome because it directly supports the growth and well-being of these communities by providing resources for their specific needs.
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Under Section 2(h), the United States will convey all ownership interests in the buildings, structures, improvements, and appurtenances located within Tract 1 to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to own in fee. This benefits the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center by granting them direct ownership of these physical structures.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Under Section 2(b)(1), all Federal tenants currently on the land must be relocated not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. This could be considered a negative impact or burden for those specific federal tenants who are forced to move their offices or operations within that 90-day window.
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 transfers land into trust specifically for the benefit of 19 Indian Pueblos for their development. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The economic development purposes of the land can support the 19 Pueblos' communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The transfer of land and buildings in Albuquerque provides dedicated community development space.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill transfers land into trust for the benefit of 19 specific Indian Pueblos to support their community development. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The land transfer supports the economic development of the 19 Pueblos.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The land transfer provides a foundation for the economic development of the sought-after 19 Pueblos. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill allows the land to be used for the business and economic development of the 19 Pueblos.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The land is designated for the educational development of the 19 Pueblos.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The land transfer supports the educational, health, cultural, and business development of the 19 Pueblos.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The land is designated for the health development of the 19 Pueblos.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the survey and transfer documents to be recorded in public records.
- 6/3/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 6/2/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3754-3755)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3754-3755)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6162.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3754-3755)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 5/20/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-663.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 577.
- 4/21/2026
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
- 3/4/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 11/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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