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Extended Land Leases for Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Aquinnah Tribes

This bill allows the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their trust lands for up to 99 years. This provides greater stability and flexibility for these communities in managing their lands, potentially impacting their economic and social development.
Key points
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) can now lease their trust lands for up to 99 years.
This change grants the tribes greater control and long-term planning capabilities for the use of their lands.
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HR 10492
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Process start date: 2024-12-18