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A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

USA119th CongressS-4813| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2026
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (25 U.S.C. 415(a)), to expand the authority for long-term land leases. The primary purpose is to allow leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for all federally recognized Indian Tribes . Currently, this long-term leasing authority is limited to certain specified tribes or reservations. The amendment would insert language to include "any other Indian tribe included on the list published by the Secretary pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994." This change aims to provide greater flexibility and consistency in land management and economic development opportunities across all federally recognized tribal lands.
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Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5910
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jun 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5910
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • June 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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  • HR 119-5910: To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

USA119th CongressS-4813| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (25 U.S.C. 415(a)), to expand the authority for long-term land leases. The primary purpose is to allow leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for all federally recognized Indian Tribes . Currently, this long-term leasing authority is limited to certain specified tribes or reservations. The amendment would insert language to include "any other Indian tribe included on the list published by the Secretary pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994." This change aims to provide greater flexibility and consistency in land management and economic development opportunities across all federally recognized tribal lands.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5910
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jun 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5910
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • June 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5910: To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted