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.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-20 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):
This bill authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years. Both tribes are located in Massachusetts.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC 2025-04-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 236 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 236?
S. 236 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 236 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).