What does MODIFICATION OF TRIBAL LEASES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACROSS INDIAN of Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 do?

This section modifies the Long-Term Leasing Act of 1955 to include land held in trust for any other Indian tribe. It amends the Act of August 9, 1955, to clarify authorized purposes and remove specific term limitations for leases. It amends the Act of February 5, 1948, to allow Indian tribes to grant rights-of-way over tribal land. Tribal regulations governing rights-of-way must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior and include an environmental review process. The Secretary of the Interior's approval of Tribal regulations is not subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, or certain U.S. Code sections. The Secretary of the Interior retains authority to enforce or cancel rights-of-way granted by tribes, using regulatory procedures. Interested parties can petition the Secretary of the Interior to review Tribal regulation compliance.

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Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act. The bill's stated purpose is to make improvements to the Act of August 9, 1955, and for other purposes.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025.

Last updated: 12/17/2025 · Introduced: 12/8/2025

Author: Brian Schatz (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the Long-Term Leasing Act of 1955 to include land held in trust by all Indian tribes, clarifying authorized lease purposes and removing term limitations.
It enables Indian tribes to grant rights-of-way over tribal land, subject to Tribal regulations approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
The bill exempts the Secretary of the Interior’s approval of Tribal rights-of-way regulations from certain federal environmental laws, while retaining authority to enforce or cancel those rights-of-way.

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