United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 236 — 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.

Last action — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill allows certain tribes to lease their land for up to 99 years.

This bill enables the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land held in trust for a period of up to 99 years. It amends previous legislation to include these tribes in long-term leasing authorities.

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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The text of the bill was updated to reflect that it is now in a later stage of the legislative process, having been reported in the Senate. Additionally, it indicates that Mr. Markey is joined by Mr. Tillis in sponsoring the bill, whereas previously it only listed Mr. Markey and Ms. Warren. This change matters because it shows the evolving support and potential collaboration among senators for the bill.

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236 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
236 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
236 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.
553 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
236 [Report No.
119-134] 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.
Markey (for himself and Ms.
Markey (for himself, Ms.
Warren) introduced the following bill;
Warren, and Mr.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
Tillis) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs September 14, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Armstrong (for himself and Ms.
Murkowski), without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
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Calendar No.
553 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
236 [Report No.
119-134] _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 14, 2026 Reported without amendment
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What Congress says this changes

S. Rept. 119-134

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

Text to be removed appears in [brackets]. Newly inserted text is italicised in the official report and cannot be marked in this plain-text rendition — read the official PDF ↗ for the authoritative formatting. 

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW

 In the opinion of the Committee, it is necessary to 
dispense with subsection 12 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules 
of the Senate to expedite the business of the Senate.

Source: S. Rept. 119-134 · govinfo

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds provisions for leasing up to 99 years for specific lands of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).

  • 25 U.S.C. 415(a)

    , the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation, land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)

    It allows leases for the specified lands of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  3. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

  4. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 236 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 236?
S 236 is sponsored by Markey, Edward J. (Democratic), Warren, Elizabeth (Democratic), and Tillis, Thomas (Republican).
What is the current status of S 236?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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