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Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

USA119th CongressHR-42| House 
| Updated: 7/7/2025
Nicholas J. Begich

Nicholas J. Begich

Republican Representative

Alaska

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to modify how certain assets and distributions are considered for program eligibility. This legislation specifically excludes an interest in a Settlement Trust from being used to determine an individual's eligibility for various federal programs. Additionally, for a five-year period starting from the act's enactment, any distributions or benefits received from a Settlement Trust by an aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Native or descendant will also be excluded from eligibility calculations. This change aims to protect the eligibility of vulnerable Alaska Natives for critical assistance programs by preventing trust payments from being counted against them.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2687
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 4, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)
Feb 4, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.
Feb 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
Feb 4, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
Feb 4, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 5, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Feb 5, 2025
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 3, 2025
Presented to President.
Jul 7, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 7, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2687
    Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 4, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 4, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)


  • February 4, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.


  • February 4, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)


  • February 4, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)


  • February 4, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 5, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • February 5, 2025
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 3, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • July 7, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • July 7, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-22.

Native Americans

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansDisability assistanceFood assistance and reliefIndian claimsPoverty and welfare assistance

Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

USA119th CongressHR-42| House 
| Updated: 7/7/2025
The Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to modify how certain assets and distributions are considered for program eligibility. This legislation specifically excludes an interest in a Settlement Trust from being used to determine an individual's eligibility for various federal programs. Additionally, for a five-year period starting from the act's enactment, any distributions or benefits received from a Settlement Trust by an aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Native or descendant will also be excluded from eligibility calculations. This change aims to protect the eligibility of vulnerable Alaska Natives for critical assistance programs by preventing trust payments from being counted against them.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

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

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2687
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 4, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)
Feb 4, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.
Feb 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
Feb 4, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
Feb 4, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 5, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Feb 5, 2025
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 3, 2025
Presented to President.
Jul 7, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 7, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2687
    Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 4, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 4, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)


  • February 4, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.


  • February 4, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)


  • February 4, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)


  • February 4, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 5, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • February 5, 2025
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 3, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • July 7, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • July 7, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-22.
Nicholas J. Begich

Nicholas J. Begich

Republican Representative

Alaska

Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansDisability assistanceFood assistance and reliefIndian claimsPoverty and welfare assistance