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119-hr-681119th CongressWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Representative Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

Passed House

Summary

Expands long-term leasing eligibility to two Wampanoag tribal lands. It would allow up to 99-year leases on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and on land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) under the Long-Term Leasing Act.

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  • The law change: The Long-Term Leasing Act would explicitly include the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and trust land for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).
  • Tribal governments: Those tribes could offer leases of up to 99 years on the covered lands.
  • Private parties and organizations: Individuals or entities could obtain 99-year leases on those specific tribal lands under the Act.

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Longer leases on Mashpee and Aquinnah lands

If enacted, land within the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) would be eligible for leases of up to 99 years. This would let the tribes offer longer home or business leases on those trust lands. It would apply only to those specific lands. The change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

MA • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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