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Extended Land Leases for Native American Tribes

New rules allow Native American tribes to lease trust lands for up to 99 years. This extension of the previous limit aims to facilitate economic development and investment on these lands, potentially benefiting local communities and their business partners.
Key points
Ability to lease tribal lands for up to 99 years, increasing investment stability.
The change applies to trust lands for all federally recognized Native American tribes.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1246
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-02-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1246.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ability to lease tribal lands for up to 99 years, increasing investment stability.
  • The change applies to trust lands for all federally recognized Native American tribes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2153)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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