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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Monday February 09, 2026 ( 1 items )  

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Authorizing 99-Year Leases for Tribal Trust Lands
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-453) on a bill (H.R. 5910) that authorizes leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian tribes. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Jan. 14, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5910 is to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. Background and N  more