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

This bill would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to enter into land leases for terms of up to 99 years. This authority would apply specifically to land held in trust for these two Massachusetts-based tribes.

This bill directly affects the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), both of which are located in Massachusetts. These tribes would be authorized to enter into leases for their land held in trust for terms lasting up to 99 years.

• Extended lease terms for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to lease land held in trust for terms of up to 99 years.
• Extended lease terms for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). Permits the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to enter into lease agreements for trust lands lasting up to 99 years.
• Amendment to the Long-Term Leasing Act. Modifies the Act of August 9, 1955, to include these specific Massachusetts tribes among those authorized for long-term leasing.

• H.R. 681, 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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tr
  Feb 24, 2026 · As reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on January 14, 2026

This bill amends the Act of August 9, 1955, commonly known as the Long-Term Leasing Act, to extend the maximum allowable lease term for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).

The bill aims to authorize the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to enter into land leases for terms of up to 99 years for land held in trust.