H.R.5910

To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Authorizes 99-year leases for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

The bill amends the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. This includes land held in trust for any other Indian Tribe listed by the Secretary under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. The amendment aims to provide long-term stability and planning for tribal land use.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 4
Current
Indian Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Dec 17, 2025

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mar 3

House

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 3

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2348-2349)