Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 23, 2025Native Americans
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 23, 2025)
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.
What just happenedMay 20, 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 23, 2025
- May 20, 2026Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Indian Affairs Committee - Dec 17, 2025Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Indian Affairs Committee - Jan 23, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Introduced in Senate