House Bill 681
119th Congress(2025-2026)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 23, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
681
Congress
119
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
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01/14/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.
01/14/2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-449.
11/20/2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
11/20/2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
11/20/2025
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
09/09/2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
09/04/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
01/23/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/23/2025
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 24, 2026 7:20:25 PM