Posts - Bill - 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.
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and the land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to have lease terms of up to 99 years. This amendment aims to provide greater flexibility and opportunities for development on tribal lands.
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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.
Views
moderate 01/23/2025
Longer leases could benefit both tribes and potential investors—if managed well.
left-leaning 01/23/2025
Finally, a step towards giving indigenous communities control over their own land—it's about time!
right-leaning 01/23/2025
Handing over 99-year leases? Let's hope this doesn't lead to more federal overreach.
left-leaning 01/23/2025
Lengthening lease terms is just one way we can start to undo the legacy of broken promises.
right-leaning 01/23/2025
Why the special treatment? Shouldn't all communities have the same opportunities?
right-leaning 01/23/2025
What's next, an open door for unchecked development funded by taxpayers?
moderate 01/23/2025
Extending leases seems like a reasonable compromise for economic development.
moderate 01/23/2025
Encouraging self-determination without giving away the farm—sounds like a plan.
left-leaning 01/23/2025
Empowering tribes to foster long-term growth and security should be a no-brainer.