S 236 · A bill 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
- Sen. Edward J. Markey [D-MA]
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Cosponsors
- 2
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
- Dec 17, 2025 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Jan 23, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Jan 23, 2025 Introduced in Senate
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.