Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act

This bill, titled the Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act, aims to clarify and ensure surface transportation access for subsistence users within the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. It specifically amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) to address the needs of local residents of Anaktuvuk Pass.

The legislation mandates that the Secretary permit these residents to use a range of motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles, motorboats, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles, exclusively for subsistence purposes. A key provision states that this authorization overrides other conflicting laws and explicitly exempts these subsistence uses from the restrictions of ANILCA's Section 811, which typically governs access to inholdings and valid existing rights. This ensures uninterrupted access for traditional food gathering and other subsistence activities for the community.