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US HB5910
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Harriet Hageman
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AI Summary
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Amends the Act of August 9, 1955 (25 U.S.C. 415(a)) to extend 99-year leasing authority to all federally recognized Indian Tribes
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Applies to any Indian Tribe included on the official list published by the Secretary pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994
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Previously, 99-year lease terms were limited to specific tribes explicitly named in the statute, including the Chehalis Reservation
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Passed the House of Representatives on March 3, 2026
Legislative Description
To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Native Americans
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Indian Affairs3/4/2026
Natural Resources11/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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