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H.R.681

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

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Authorizes 99-year leases for Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) lands.

This bill amends 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). The changes apply to land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 20

2:30 PM

Senate Indian Affairs Hearing

Sep 9, 2025

2:00 PM

House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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, as amended.