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HR 681 · in committee · niche

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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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

What this bill does

  • Allows two Massachusetts tribes to lease their trust lands for up to 99 years instead of shorter terms.
  • Affects the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).
  • Changes federal law to enable longer-term lease agreements for tribal economic development.

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Community Threads

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  1. 01

    How might extending lease terms to 99 years affect the Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag tribes' ability to secure financing or attract business investment?

  2. 02

    What safeguards does the bill include to ensure longer leases don't lead to loss of tribal land control or sovereignty over their reservations?

  3. 03

    How do the economic benefits of 99-year leases compare to potential risks of long-term commitments for tribes with limited land bases?

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William R. Keating

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Introduced 2026-03-04

Legislative timeline

  1. 2026-03-04 · senate · IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  2. 2026-03-03 · house · Floor

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. 2026-03-03 · house · Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. 2026-03-03 · house · Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)

  5. 2026-03-03 · Floor

    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)

  6. 2026-03-03 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 681.

  7. 2026-03-03 · house · Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2357-2358)

  8. 2026-03-03 · house · Floor

    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. 2026-01-14 · house · Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.

  10. 2026-01-14 · house · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.

  11. 2026-01-14 · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.

  12. 2025-11-20 · house · Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  13. 2025-11-20 · house · Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  14. 2025-11-20 · house · Committee

    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

  15. 2025-09-09 · house · Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  16. 2025-09-04 · house · Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

  17. 2025-01-23 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  18. 2025-01-23 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. 2025-01-23 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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