H.R. 5910Passed one chamberFamily & community
All federally recognized tribes would gain 99-year trust land lease authority
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 5910 extends 99-year trust land lease authority to all federally recognized tribes, not just those covered by a 1955 law.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 5910 would allow every federally recognized Indian Tribe to sign leases on their trust land for up to 99 years. A 1955 federal law already grants this authority to certain specific tribes, but not all recognized tribes share it. This bill would extend that same 99-year lease option to every tribe on the official federal list of recognized tribes.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects all federally recognized Indian Tribes that currently cannot offer 99-year leases on their trust land. It also affects businesses, developers, and individuals who might seek to lease that land.
Why does it matter?
Without the ability to offer long-term leases, potential partners may be unwilling to commit resources to trust land. Longer leases can change the calculus for businesses, housing developers, or others who need a sufficient time horizon to justify investment or construction on that land.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
- Introduced:
- November 4, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 4, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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