S. 3219: Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025, aims to transfer specific federal land in New Mexico into trust for 19 Native American Pueblos. Here is a breakdown of the major components of the bill:

Transfer of Federal Land

The bill mandates the transfer of approximately 9.89 acres of federal land that were historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School. This land is held by the General Services Administration (GSA) and is to be transferred to the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of the 19 Pueblos.

Enactment Timeline

Following the enactment of the bill, the GSA is required to transfer administrative control of the land to the Secretary within 90 days after all federal tenants have relocated from the site.

Details of the Land Transfer

The specific tracts of land to be transferred include:

• Tract 1: Approximately 3.57 acres, which includes a warehouse.
• Tract 2: Approximately 5.78 acres.
• Tract 3: Approximately 0.54 acres.

Easement Provisions

The land will be subject to an easement for retrieving or relocating federal property, as determined by the GSA Administrator.

Survey Requirements

The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for obtaining a survey of the land to facilitate the trust transfer. The survey will be recorded with local authorities in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Intended Use of the Land

Once the land is transferred, it is intended for:

• Educational purposes
• Health services
• Cultural initiatives
• Business development
• Economic development for the 19 Pueblos

The land will also be subject to federal laws applicable to Indian trust lands in New Mexico.

Limitations on the Land

The transferred land will maintain any existing legal or utility agreements in effect at the time of the transfer. This means any encumbrances, rights-of-way, or restrictions that are already in place will remain valid.

Prohibition of Gaming Activities

Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits any form of gaming (including Class I, II, and III gaming) on the land transferred into trust.

Relevant Companies

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