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S. 236 Senate Native Americans

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.

Introduced
Jan 23, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
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STAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

Currently in the Senate. Last action: committee on indian affairs. ordered to be reported without amendment favorably on May 20, 2026.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Jan 23, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Jan 23, 2025
  3. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Dec 17, 2025
  4. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. May 20, 2026

Cosponsors

2

Subjects

Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservationMassachusetts

Committees

  • Indian Affairs Committee
    • Markup By , May 20, 2026
    • Hearings By (full committee) , Dec 17, 2025
    • Referred To , Jan 23, 2025

Summary

This bill authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years. Both tribes are located in Massachusetts.

Summary as of: Introduced in Senate

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