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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.

Indian Affairs Committee · Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA)

14 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Indian Affairs, without amendment, S. Rept. 119-134)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) in Massachusetts to lease their trust lands for periods of up to 99 years, modifying current federal leasing restrictions.

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Posted 16 September 2026

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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. | Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) | Indian Affairs Committee 📅 14 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Indian Affairs, without amendment, S. Rept. 119-134) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) in Massachusetts to lease their trust lands for periods of up to 99 years, modifying current federal leasing restrictions. [AI-Generated]

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