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.
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What it does
Official 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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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To President
5Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Sep 14Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-134.Latest
Sep 14Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
May 20Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2025
Dec 17Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Jan 23Introduced in Senate
Jan 23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Introduced