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.

This bill would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to permit the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to enter into land leases lasting up to 99 years on their federally held trust lands in Massachusetts. Currently, these tribes operate under more restrictive leasing terms, and this change would give them greater flexibility in how they manage and develop their reservation lands.

For everyday citizens, this proposal would primarily affect the two tribes themselves, allowing them longer-term leasing arrangements that could facilitate economic development, infrastructure projects, or other land uses on their reservations. The extended lease terms could provide more stability for businesses or organizations leasing tribal lands. The bill is still in early stages, having been introduced in January 2025 and recently receiving committee hearings, so it has not yet advanced to a vote.