HR 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
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2025
- Latest action
- May 20, 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. William R. Keating [D-MA-9]
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Cosponsors
- 0
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 4, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Mar 3, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 3, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 3, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
- Mar 3, 2026 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, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 681.
- Mar 3, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2357-2358)
- Mar 3, 2026 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.