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US HR681
US HR681To 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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act of 1955, a law that governs how certain lands held in trust for Native American tribes can be leased. Specifically, it allows the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to enter into leases for their reservation lands for up to 99 years, which is a significant extension from previous limitations, enabling longer-term economic development opportunities for these tribes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384. (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/681/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr681/BILLS-119hr681rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr681/BILLS-119hr681ih.pdf |
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