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US HB681
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Keating
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AI Summary
- Amends the Long-Term Leasing Act of 1955 (25 U.S.C. 415(a)) to authorize leases of up to 99 years on tribal lands for two Massachusetts tribes
- Adds the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation to the list of tribal lands eligible for extended lease terms
- Adds land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to the list of eligible lands
- Passed the House of Representatives on March 3, 2026
Legislative Description
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
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
Indian and Insular Affairs9/4/2025
Natural Resources1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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