🏞️Shawnee Tribe HEARTH Act Leasing Ordinance Approved
HEARTH Act Approval of Shawnee Tribe Leasing Ordinance
Summary
The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Shawnee Tribe Leasing Ordinance under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). With this approval, the Tribe is authorized to enter into business, wind and solar, public, religious, educational, cultural, and recreational leases without further Secretary of the Interior approval.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Indian Affairs Bureau
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The approval of the Shawnee Tribe Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act allows the Tribe to lease trust lands for business purposes without further federal approval, which could facilitate economic growth and infrastructure development. Furthermore, the federal preemption of state and local taxes on these leases benefits businesses operating on tribal lands by reducing tax liabilities.