California Native American Legislative Caucus

About the Native American Caucus

Assemblymember James C. Ramos, Chair Assembly Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon and Assemblymember James C. Ramos announced the formation of the California Native American Caucus in March 2021. Ramos was named as the chair of the new group. The California Native American Legislative Caucus was charged with increasing awareness and education in the Legislature about the culture, history and impact of various social issues on our state’s Native Americans.

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UPDATE: Assembly just approved AB 1881 on concurrence. Bill will now go to governor who has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto

Senate approves Ramos bill to protecting Native American religious freedom

Sunday, August 30, 2026

SACRAMENTO—California Senate members today approved on a bipartisan vote, a measure establishing enforceable protections for the free exercise of California Indian religious and spiritual practices on state lands. The measure, AB 1881, is authored by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) and will return to the Assembly for concurrence in Senate amendments.

Ramos stated, “In a just world, there would be no need for this bill. Yet the State of California and the federal government have historically attempted to force assimilation on Native Americans. It’s a long litany of grievous