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Long-Term Land Leases for Tribes
Recent Bills/Long-Term Land Leases for Tribes

Long-Term Land Leases for Tribes

IntroducedJanuary 23, 2025
Passed House2 months ago
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House
Senate
Pres
In Senate committee
Native AmericansLand use and conservationFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsMassachusetts
Why This Matters

This bill lets the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head lease their land for longer periods. This change helps these tribes manage their land more effectively and supports their economic development.

If you are a member of these tribes, you could have more opportunities to develop and use your land.
Who this affects
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe · Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows leases of up to 99 years for certain tribal lands.
  2. 2It specifically applies to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation.
  3. 3The bill also includes land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.
  4. 4It updates an existing law from 1955 to include these tribes.
  5. 5This change aims to provide more stability for land use and development.
Read the detailed 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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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Senate
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IntroducedJan 23, 2025
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HouseMar 3
SenateCurrent

In Senate committee

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
Similar Bills
Senate Bill · S 236
1 of 4 · Introduced
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.
·Government
House Bill · HR 5910
3 of 4 · Passed House
To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
House Bill · HR 3654
1 of 4 · Introduced
Support for Tribal Environmental Protection
TERRA Act
·Environment