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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
HR 681•119th Congress
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Topic: Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D) - MA
Summary
This bill authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years. Both tribes are located in Massachusetts.
Legislative Subjects
Federal-Indian relations; Indian lands and resources rights; Land use and conservation; Massachusetts; Native Americans
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.
2026-01-14
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