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Allow the Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag of Gay Head tribes to lease their reservation land for up to ninety-nine years.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

As of May 19, 2026, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs voted to report S. 236 favorably to the full Senate. The Senate must now hold a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time on the legislative calendar remains the primary constraint. While clearing committee is a significant milestone that most bills fail to reach, Senate leadership must prioritize the measure for a final vote.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by 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. (S. 236 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 5559 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 5559 (118th) →

Vehicles

S. 236 (119th) · Tribal Land: Longer Leases for Wampanoag TribescurrentS. 5559 (118th) · 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.

Who’s behind it

Edward Markey (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.