S. 236Reported
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.
Authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah to lease certain trust land for terms of up to 99 years
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah to lease certain trust land for terms of up to 99 years
Key points
- Authorize 99 year land leases
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservationMassachusettsNative Americans