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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Stage 4 of 6First chamber

1
Sponsors: 0
Votes: Sep 14
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Description

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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.

Subjects

Federal-Indian relationsNative AmericansLand use and conservationMassachusettsIndian lands and resources rights

Progress

IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Sent to committeeJan 23, 2025
Sent to committeeSep 4, 2025
PassedMar 3, 2026
Sent to committeeMar 4, 2026
Committee said yesMay 20, 2026

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