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H.R. 681

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, 2025Latest action May 20, 2026Native Americans

Plain-English summary

This measure 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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Official Subjects

Native AmericansFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservationMassachusetts

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