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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.

This bill would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to expand leasing authority for two federally-recognized tribes in Massachusetts: the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). Currently, these tribes have restrictions on how long they can lease their lands that are held in trust by the federal government. The bill would allow them to enter into leases lasting up to 99 years, providing greater flexibility and stability for long-term economic development and resource management on tribal lands.

For everyday citizens, this change would primarily affect the tribes themselves and their ability to pursue sustained economic projects. Longer lease terms could enable the tribes to attract investment for housing, business development, or conservation efforts, since lessees would have greater certainty about their long-term use of the land. The tribes could potentially generate more revenue through these extended leases, which could support tribal services and infrastructure.