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 let the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) make long-term leases—up to 99 years—on their reservation and trust lands. This change would expand leasing options under existing federal law, giving the tribes more flexibility to plan housing, community facilities, and economic projects over a longer period. Both tribes are in Massachusetts . The bill amends the federal long‑term leasing rules to allow these 99‑year leases specifically for these two tribes’ lands held in trust and on the Mashpee reservation .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) in Massachusetts .
• What changes: Allows land leases for up to 99 years on reservation and trust lands for these tribes .
• Why it matters: Longer leases can support long-term housing and economic development plans for tribal communities .