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
119-HR-681119th CongressIntroduced Jan 23, 2025Native Americans
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9](D-MA-9)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.
Subjects
Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservationMassachusetts
Actions (19)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 4, 2026Senate
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
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)
Mar 3, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 681.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2357-2358)
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.
Jan 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.
Jan 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.
Jan 14, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 20, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Nov 20, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sep 9, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Sep 4, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 23, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress