A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
This bill amends an existing 1955 law to allow federally recognized Indian tribes to lease their trust lands for up to 99 years. The change specifically extends this leasing authority to tribes listed on the official Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 roster, in addition to those already covered. By updating the legal text, the measure enables these tribes to enter into long-term land lease agreements without requiring separate congressional approval for each deal. The primary effect is to expand the scope of tribes eligible for these extended leases under current federal regulations.
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Introduced Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Jun 17, 2026
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Thom Tillis
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