Federal · 119th Congress
A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
Policy areaNative Americans
Summary
This bill authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years. Both tribes are located in Massachusetts.
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A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Legislative history5
Sep 14, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
Sep 14, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-134.
May 20, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 17, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Jan 23, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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