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

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Bill ID: 119/hr/5910
Last Updated: July 12, 2026

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Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

ID: H001096

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The bill

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

HR. 5910, 119th Congress — read as touching Real Estate.

The sponsor

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

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The money

$99,500 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

March 3, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and uncover the real disease beneath.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, the noble intention: to "authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes." How touching. It's almost as if our esteemed lawmakers care about Native American communities. Please, spare me the crocodile tears.

In reality, this bill is a Trojan horse for corporate interests and land speculators. The real purpose is to open up tribal lands to long-term leases, paving the way for exploitation by mining, drilling, and logging companies. It's a classic case of "we're helping" while actually perpetuating systemic oppression.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Act of August 9, 1955, allowing tribes to lease their land for up to 99 years. Oh, what a generous offer! This change will undoubtedly benefit... wait for it... the tribes themselves? Ha! Don't be naive. This is a gift to corporate America, wrapped in a thin veneer of "tribal self-determination."

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: Native American communities (who will likely be steamrolled by corporate interests), land speculators, mining and drilling companies, and the politicians who'll reap the benefits of campaign donations. Oh, and let's not forget the poor, unsuspecting voters who think this bill is actually about helping Native Americans.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a ticking time bomb for environmental degradation, cultural erasure, and economic exploitation. It will enable corporations to pillage tribal lands with impunity, all while politicians pat themselves on the back for "supporting" Native American communities. The long-term consequences will be devastating: destroyed ecosystems, displaced communities, and further marginalization of already vulnerable populations.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of Corporate-itis, a disease characterized by an insatiable hunger for profit at any cost. Symptoms include a complete disregard for environmental and social welfare, accompanied by a healthy dose of hypocrisy and deceit.

Treatment: Apply a strong dose of skepticism and critical thinking. Expose the real motivations behind this bill and hold politicians accountable for their actions. Unfortunately, given the current state of our political system, I'm not holding my breath for a cure anytime soon.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$99,500
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$99,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$0

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
2 transactions
$6,600
2
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
2 transactions
$6,600
4
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
2 transactions
$6,600
5
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY OPERATIONS ACCOUNT
2 transactions
$6,600
6
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
7
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
8
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
2 transactions
$6,600
9
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
2 transactions
$5,800
10
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
1 transaction
$5,000
11
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,700
12
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
13
HPUL PROJECT OPERATIONS
1 transaction
$3,300
14
MOORETOWN RANCHERIA
1 transaction
$3,300
15
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
16
AQUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS GENERAL FUND
1 transaction
$3,300
17
PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION
1 transaction
$3,300
18
PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
1 transaction
$3,300
19
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$3,300
20
PUEBLO OF LAGUNA
1 transaction
$3,300
21
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
1 transaction
$2,500

No committee contributions found

No individual contributions found

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 4 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

ID: L000273

Top Contributors

10

1
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$5,000
Jul 25, 2024
2
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Dec 30, 2023
3
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
4
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
5
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
OrganizationMASHANTUCKET, CT
$3,300
Dec 19, 2023
6
OHKAY OWINGEH
OrganizationOHKAY OWINGEH, NM
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
7
PUEBLO OF SANTO DOMINGO
OrganizationSANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, NM
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
8
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationSHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Oct 12, 2023
9
SNOQUAIMIE TRIBE
OrganizationSNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2023
10
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023

Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

ID: H001100

Top Contributors

10

1
OTERO COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
OrganizationLA JUNTA, CO
$2,000
Nov 22, 2024
2
GARY DOEHLING PC
OrganizationGRAND JUNCTION, CO
$2,000
Jan 22, 2024
3
MESA COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEN'S CLUB
OrganizationGRAND JUNCTION, CO
$500
Nov 22, 2024
4
DEARMAN CONSULTING LLC
OrganizationMEEKER, CO
$500
Feb 12, 2024
5
L BAR SLASH RANCH
OrganizationMEEKER, CO
$500
Feb 12, 2024
6
MONTEZUMA COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
OrganizationCORTEZ, CO
$200
Oct 30, 2024
7
BENSON, BRUCE
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualDENVER, CO
$5,000
Nov 1, 2024
8
ABBOTT, DEBRA
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualMONTROSE, CO
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
9
ABBOTT, SARAH
IRELAND STAPLETON PRYOR AND PASCOE PCLAWYER
IndividualMONTROSE, CO
$3,300
Sep 3, 2024
10
ABBOTT, THOMAS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualMONTROSE, CO
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

ID: L000578

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
2
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
3
LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
OrganizationCASS LAKE, MN
$2,000
Nov 4, 2024
4
VANN BROTHERS
UNINCORPORATEDPARTNERSHIP
OrganizationWILLIAMS, CA
$1,500
Jun 27, 2023
5
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$1,000
Oct 31, 2024
6
SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA, .
SOVEREIGN NATIONINDIAN TRIBE
IndividualLEMORE, CA
$6,600
May 6, 2024
7
NECHAY, JULIA
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualROSEVILLE, CA
$5,000
Oct 26, 2024
8
OSAGE NATION, .
SOVEREIGN NATIONINDIAN TRIBE
IndividualPAWHUSKA, OK
$3,300
Oct 8, 2024
9
MCLAUGHLIN, RANDY
OLD DURHAM WOODORCHARD TEMOVAL
IndividualDURHAM, CA
$3,300
Oct 13, 2024
10
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA, .
SOVEREIGN NATIONINDIAN TRIBE
IndividualDURANT, OK
$3,300
Oct 16, 2024

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

ID: A000381

Top Contributors

10

1
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSACATON, AZ
$3,300
Oct 16, 2024
2
ADIBA JURAYEVA LLC
OrganizationPHOENIX, AZ
$1,000
Jan 17, 2024
3
SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Oct 8, 2024
4
JACOBS, IRWIN
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualLA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
5
ABBASPOUR, SHAHIN
VITESSE WORLDWIDEPRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$3,300
Nov 13, 2023
6
ALEREZA, TAGHI
ADM ASSOCIATESCEO
IndividualEL DORADO HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
7
ALEREZA, TAGHI
ADM ASSOCIATESCEO
IndividualEL DORADO HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
8
AMERI, GOLI
STARTITUPCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
9
BAKHTIARY, NIMA
ARGANOENGINEERING
IndividualLAGUNA BEACH, CA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023
10
BAKHTIARY, NIMA
ARGANOENGINEERING
IndividualLAGUNA BEACH, CA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023

Donor Network - Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

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Total contributions: $129,500

Top Donors - Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.

  • +Real Estateconfidence 0.80

    Section 1 amends the Act of August 9, 1955, to allow leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes, which could increase development opportunities and benefit the real estate industry.

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