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
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
2026-03-04
Bill Summary
This house bill would 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). It has been referred to committee for review and possible markup.
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MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD (AQUINNAH) LEASING AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2357-H2358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD...
Read full speech →MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD (AQUINNAH) LEASING AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2357-H2358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD...
Read full speech →MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD (AQUINNAH) LEASING AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2357-H2358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD...
Read full speech →MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD (AQUINNAH) LEASING AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2357-H2358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD...
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