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HR 681 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

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

In plain language: 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.

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How it moved.

  1. May 20, 2026Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  2. Mar 3, 2026The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 3, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Mar 3, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
  5. Mar 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
  6. Jan 14, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.
  7. Jan 14, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.
  8. Nov 20, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Jan 23, 2025Introduced in House
  10. Jan 23, 2025Introduced in House

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