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The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Cahuilla Band of Indians' Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act, allowing the Tribe to engage in business and residential leases without needing further approval from the BIA. This measure supports the Tribe's autonomy by enabling a more efficient process for handling leases while protecting Tribal sovereignty by preempting state and local taxation on the leased lands. The Federal government maintains a role in overseeing and approving the overall framework to ensure compliance with established regulations.

The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs has approved the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut's residential leasing ordinance under the HEARTH Act. This approval allows the Tribe to make residential leases without needing further approval from the Secretary of the Interior. Under the HEARTH Act, Tribes can create their own leasing regulations and enter into various types of leases on Tribal land, while avoiding State and local taxes on these leases. The federal government still oversees the compliance of these leasing regulations and maintains certain authorities over them.