S. 236 · 119th Congress — 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 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. Right now, the latest action is:…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- S 236
- Status
- In Progress
- Introduced
- 2025-01-23
- Latest action date
- 2026-09-14
Record overview
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.
Latest action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
Sponsors
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Massachusetts · Senate · Democratic
Record provenance
Stored record updated: 2026-09-15. This is separate from the action date and does not establish enactment.