WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both-D-Calif.) and Representatives Darrell Issa (R-Calif.-48) and Ken Calvert (R-Calif.-41) this week introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to make targeted, technical updates to the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act, ensuring the agreement reflects current trust lands and modern water quality challenges.
"This much-needed legislation will help uphold water rights for the Pechanga tribal land and expand resources to improve water quality - helping support tribal agriculture, public health, and economic security," said Senator Schiff.
"For generations, the Pechanga Band of Luise...