Interior Dept. Approves Hearth Act Leasing Ordinance for Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, announced approval of the leasing ordinance submitted by the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012. The approval, issued by the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs on May 11, 2026, authorizes the Tribe to enter into certain land leases without requiring additional approval from the Secretary of the Interior . . .