S. 236 Reported by committee Native Americans

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] Introduced January 23, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (1 D, 1 R) Latest action September 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 14, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
  2. Sep 14, 2026 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-134.
  3. May 20, 2026 Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Dec 17, 2025 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  5. Jan 23, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  6. Jan 23, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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