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.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
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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.