AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Apr 24, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act of 1955 to authorize extended lease terms for tribal lands
- It applies to land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)
- Both tribes are located in Massachusetts
- The authorized lease term is up to 99 years
- The bill was reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs without amendment
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) would gain authority to enter into longer-term leases of their trust lands
- The official summary does not describe additional effects, economic impacts, or consequences of the extended lease authority
- No documented effects on tribal revenue, land use, or other outcomes are provided in the official summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on September 14, 2026 (Calendar No. 553)
- The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reported it favorably without amendment on September 14, 2026
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs on January 23, 2025, after introduction
- Committee hearings were held on December 17, 2025
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-134.
- May 20, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Dec 17, 2025 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Jan 23, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Jan 23, 2025 — Introduced in Senate