PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO MISSION INDIANS

GAM · Gaming/Gambling/Casino

General lobbying efforts: monitoring gaming legislation and related regulatory developments. Monitor and advocate for tribal position regarding the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Monitor and advocate for tribal interests as the pertain to the confirmation of the chairman of the CFTC.

IND · Indian/Native American Affairs

General tribal representation, monitoring developments in Federal Indian law and policy. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe and to amend water settlement provisions.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

General lobbying efforts include: continuing to monitor federal tax legislation and its potential impact on Tribal governments.

NAT · Natural Resources

General tribal representation related to natural resources, including House Natural Resources Committee and Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) actions that may affect Tribal lands and sovereignty. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe. Advocate for legislation to amend water settlement act.

MED · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs

Monitoring policy developments at the Department of Health and Human Services and Indian Health Services related to Tribal health programs and facility operations, including any discussions on issues affecting Tribal efforts to expand local treatment services.