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

Plain-English Summary: H.R. 5910 — Long-Term Leases for Tribal Trust Land

This bill would allow federally recognized Native American tribes to enter into lease agreements of up to 99 years on land that the federal government holds "in trust" for them. Currently, trust land — which is land the U.S. government legally owns on behalf of a tribe — is subject to shorter lease limits under federal law. This change would give tribes the ability to offer much longer-term lease agreements to potential partners, businesses, or tenants.

The longer lease terms could have significant practical effects for tribes looking to attract economic development on their land. Many businesses, developers, and lenders are reluctant to invest in or finance projects on land with short lease terms, since they want assurance that their investment is protected over time. A 99-year lease option — similar to what is common in other real estate markets — could make tribal land more attractive for things like housing projects, commercial developments, or infrastructure investments.

This bill primarily affects federally recognized Native American tribes and anyone who might seek to do business or develop projects on tribal trust land. It does not force any tribe to issue longer leases — it simply gives them the *option* to do so if they choose. The federal government would still maintain its trust responsibility over the land itself. The bill passed the House and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for further consideration.