To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Congress Moves to Let Federally Recognized Tribes Offer 99-Year Leases on Trust Land
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Key Points
- Congress would expand who can approve long-term leases (up to 99 years) on land held in trust for federally recognized Tribes.
- This would apply to trust land for any Tribe on the official federal list, not just one specific reservation named in current law.
- Longer leases can make it easier to finance and build things like housing, stores, offices, or renewable energy projects on Tribal land.
- For everyday people on or near Tribal lands, this could mean more local jobs and services if Tribes choose to use longer leases for development.
- The bill mainly changes legal permission for lease length; it does not create a new spending program or set new lease prices.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2348)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5910.
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Official Title
To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
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