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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-410| House 
| Updated: 12/26/2025
Nicholas J. Begich

Nicholas J. Begich

Republican Representative

Alaska

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to extend the duration of the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program . It achieves this by amending a specific section of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Specifically, the bill changes a "5-year period" to a "10-year period" within the relevant statutory language. This amendment effectively doubles the timeframe for certain provisions related to land allotments for eligible Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans, providing them with an extended opportunity to participate in the program.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7785
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Feb 5, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-785
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 10, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.
Jul 10, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228)
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 410.
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 26, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7785
    Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • February 5, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-785
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 10, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.


  • July 10, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.


  • July 14, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228)


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)


  • July 14, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 410.


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)


  • July 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)


  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 16, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 18, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-63.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-785: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
AlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansConflicts and warsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnamWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-410| House 
| Updated: 12/26/2025
This legislation aims to extend the duration of the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program . It achieves this by amending a specific section of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Specifically, the bill changes a "5-year period" to a "10-year period" within the relevant statutory language. This amendment effectively doubles the timeframe for certain provisions related to land allotments for eligible Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans, providing them with an extended opportunity to participate in the program.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
6 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7785
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Feb 5, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-785
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 10, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.
Jul 10, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228)
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 410.
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 26, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7785
    Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • February 5, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-785
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 10, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.


  • July 10, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.


  • July 14, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228)


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)


  • July 14, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 410.


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)


  • July 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228: 1)


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)


  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 16, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 18, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-63.
Nicholas J. Begich

Nicholas J. Begich

Republican Representative

Alaska

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-785: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansConflicts and warsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnamWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats