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
Tribal Trust Land: Allow 99-Year Leases for Two Wampanoag Reservations
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would let the Mashpee Wampanoag and Aquinnah Wampanoag reservations offer leases for up to 99 years on land held in trust.
- This mainly affects long-term projects like housing, businesses, and community buildings, where lenders and builders want long lease terms.
- A longer lease can make it easier to finance and develop projects because it gives tenants and investors more certainty over time.
- The change is limited to these two tribes’ reservation lands and does not create a nationwide rule for all tribal trust land.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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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.
Passed/agreed to in House: 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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