S 236
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.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:28 AM
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease land they own or hold in trust for up to 99 years. Currently, the Long-Term Leasing Act primarily covers other federally recognized tribes. This change would grant these two tribes greater control over their land assets and provide them with a longer-term leasing option. The bill aims to strengthen the economic and self-governance capabilities of these tribes.
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Thomas Tillis
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