Search Results: keywords:"leases"

  • H. R. 1246 — To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:347

    H. R. 1246 aims to allow leases of up to 99 years for lands that are held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. This bill seeks to amend an existing act, specifically the Act of August 9, 1955, to include other Indian tribes recognized by the Secretary under the...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, it says that some Native American tribes can lease out their land for nearly 100 years, which can help them plan better for their future. It's like when you let someone borrow your toys for a long time, so they know they can play with them for a while and take care of them.

  • H. R. 6316 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:256

    H. R. 6316 aims to change the United States Code by adding a rule about the expiration of certain committee resolutions. Specifically, if a lease or project like construction or repair has not begun within five years of the resolution being approved by specific congressional...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 6316 is a rule that says if a building or repair job is not started in five years after getting a special approval, the approval goes away. This new rule will only count for approvals given out after the rule becomes official.