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H.R. 681

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, Natural Resources Committee · Rep. William Keating (D-MA)

14 September 2026  |  Reported by committee (Indian Affairs, without amendment, S. Rept. 119-136)

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 federally held lands for periods of up to 99 years, extending the terms permitted under current federal law.

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Posted 16 September 2026

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H.R. 681 | 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 | Rep. William Keating (D-MA) | Indian Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee 📅 14 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Indian Affairs, without amendment, S. Rept. 119-136) 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 federally held lands for periods of up to 99 years, extending the terms permitted under current federal law. [AI-Generated]

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