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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5910· House(119-HR-5910)

To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Rep. Hageman
Age: 64 years
Wyoming
Introduced
11/4/2025
Last activity
3/4/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsored by
Harriet Hageman
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 2
Native Americans
  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House
  3. In Senate committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to authorize the leasing of land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. It specifically amends the Act of August 9, 1955. The amendment allows for leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for any Indian Tribe included on the list published by the Secretary. This change expands the existing authority regarding land held in trust.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6

    This bill provides significant economic and land management advantages to federally recognized Indian Tribes.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    Expanding leasing authority empowers federally recognized tribes to manage and utilize their land assets more effectively.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+4

    The bill enhances the ability of tribes to manage and lease land held in trust for extended periods.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    The bill expands federal authority to manage leasing terms for tribal land.