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.

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Summary of Bill HR 681

Bill 119 hr 681, also known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act Amendment," seeks to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 to allow for longer lease terms for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). Currently, the Long-Term Leasing Act limits lease terms to 25 years for tribal lands, but this bill would authorize leases of up to 99 years for these specific tribes.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) with greater flexibility in managing their lands and resources. By extending the lease terms, the tribes would have more stability and certainty in their long-term planning and development efforts.

This bill is non-partisan and aims to support the sovereignty and self-governance of these Native American tribes. It does not have any direct impact on federal spending or government programs. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards empowering tribal communities to make decisions about their own lands. In summary, Bill 119 hr 681 would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow for longer lease terms for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), providing these tribes with greater control and autonomy over their lands.

Congressional Summary of HR 681

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 681

Bill HR 681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 681 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 681's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of January 23, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 681

William R. Keating

Massachusetts(Democrat)

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