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US S236
US S236A 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.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
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 in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act of 1955, which governs leasing arrangements for Native American tribal lands, to specifically authorize the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to enter into leases for their reservation lands and lands held in trust for up to 99 years. By adding these two specific tribes to the existing leasing provisions, the bill expands the tribes' economic opportunities by allowing them to lease their lands for longer terms, which can potentially generate more stable and substantial revenue. The legislation aims to provide these two Massachusetts-based tribes with the same long-term leasing flexibility that other Native American tribes already enjoy under the existing law, thus supporting their economic development and self-determination.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. (on 12/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/236/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s236/BILLS-119s236is.pdf |
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