To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

H.R. 5910 would authorize longer lease terms for land held in trust by the federal government for federally recognized Indian Tribes. Currently, trust land leases operate under shorter timeframes, which can limit tribes' ability to undertake long-term development projects or secure favorable financing. This bill would extend the maximum lease period to 99 years, giving tribes greater flexibility in how they manage and develop their lands.

The practical effect would be to increase tribes' options for land management and economic development. Longer lease terms could make it easier for tribes to attract investment, finance infrastructure projects, or develop natural resources on their trust lands. Tribes could enter into agreements with private entities or other parties for extended periods, potentially generating more revenue and economic opportunity for tribal communities.

The bill passed the House and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. If enacted, it would modify federal law governing trust land leases, giving tribes more autonomy in determining lease lengths for their own lands. The change would apply to federally recognized tribes and their trust lands across the country.