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

S. 236 would allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land that is held in trust for a term of up to 99 years with approval from the Department of the Interior (DOI). Under current law, the tribes cannot lease such land for more than 25 years, with an option to renew the lease once for another 25 years. Any proceeds from leases would accrue to the tribes.