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Congress·Reported·about 2 months ago

Congress Moves to Let Federally Recognized Tribes Offer 99-Year Leases on Trust Land

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

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Housing Assistance
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Renter
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Homeowner
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Positive Impacts(1)
Tribal Member
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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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Milestones

4 milestones6 actions
Jan 14, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 388.

Jan 14, 2026House

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-453.

Dec 17, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 17, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Nov 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the bill is enacted into law

If Congress passes the bill and it becomes law, more federally recognized Tribes can use 99-year leases for eligible trust land.

Tribes and partners could start planning longer-term housing and business projects that may be easier to finance than shorter leases.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 5910
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 388.

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D: 2R: 2

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