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HOUSEH.R. 681· 119th Congress

Bill to Authorize 99-Year Land Leases for Two Massachusetts Wampanoag Tribes

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

Sponsor
William Keating (D-MA)
Introduced
Jan 23, 2025
Last Action
Sep 14, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Passed Committee
Jan 14, 2026
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Passed House
Mar 3, 2026
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Received in Senate
Mar 4, 2026
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Passed Committee
May 20, 2026
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Passed Committee
Sep 14, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Mar 6, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act of August 9, 1955.
  • It authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to lease its trust land for up to 99 years.
  • It authorizes the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease its trust land for up to 99 years.
  • Both tribes are located in Massachusetts.
  • Current law limits leasing terms; this bill extends the maximum permissible term.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The tribes gain authority to enter into long-term leases extending to 99 years, compared to shorter terms previously available.
  • The official summary does not specify economic effects, revenue projections, or other consequences of the extended lease authority.
  • The official summary does not detail restrictions or conditions on how the leasing authority may be exercised.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed the bill on March 3, 2026, by voice vote under suspension of rules.
  • The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reported the bill favorably without amendment on September 14, 2026.
  • The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 555) on September 14, 2026.
  • No scheduled Senate floor vote or further action is documented.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-136.
  • May 20, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Mar 4, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Mar 3, 2026 — The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • Mar 3, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Mar 3, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
  • Mar 3, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)