Tribal Trust Land: Allow 99-Year Leases for Two Wampanoag Reservations
The House passed this bill in May 2026, and it is now waiting for the Senate to take action. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has reviewed the bill, but it is not guaranteed to move forward because many bills passed by the House do not receive a vote in the Senate.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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
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