Bill · H.R. 681· House(119-HR-681)
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
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.
- Sponsored by
- William Keating
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act to change the leasing rules for specific tribal lands. It specifically authorizes leases of up to 99 years for land located within the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation. It also authorizes leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).
Yes· 3 of 14
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9
Directly benefits the Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head by expanding their land leasing authority.
Does this invest in rural communities?+6
Provides significant tools for economic and infrastructure development in rural tribal reservations.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Provides long-term lease security which is highly beneficial for business operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Longer lease authority: Section 1 authorizes leases of up to 99 years for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). This is positive because it allows these tribes to enter into much longer agreements for their land than what was previously permitted under the second sentence of subsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based on the text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+9Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6Improves Public Land Management+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- 9/14/2026
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-136.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.
- 5/20/2026
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 3/4/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 3/3/2026
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 681.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2357-2358)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 1/14/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.
- 11/20/2025
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 9/9/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 9/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-S-236: 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.
- 118-S-5559 (not yet synced)