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Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-43| 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 Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, specifically section 14(c), to modify requirements for Village Corporations regarding land conveyance. Its primary purpose is to ensure that Village Corporations are no longer obligated to convey additional land in trust to the State of Alaska for the future establishment of Municipal Corporations. This change aims to provide greater control over land assets to the Native Village Corporations. Additionally, the Act establishes a mechanism for the reversion of land that was previously conveyed in trust to the State for future municipal corporations, but where such a corporation has not yet been established. Upon a formal resolution by the Village Corporation and residents, the trust can be dissolved, and title to the land will revert to the Village Corporation. This reversion is subject to valid existing rights, easements, and rights-of-way, and the Village Corporation must assume any existing lease or use agreements applicable to the land upon reversion.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6489
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023
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 H445-447)
Feb 4, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.
Feb 4, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 4, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
Feb 4, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H445-446)
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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/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3459)
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: 119-23.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6489
    Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023


  • 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 H445-447)


  • February 4, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.


  • February 4, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 4, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)


  • February 4, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H445-446)
    View Vote


  • 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/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3459)


  • 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: 119-23.

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Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-43| House 
| Updated: 7/7/2025
The Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, specifically section 14(c), to modify requirements for Village Corporations regarding land conveyance. Its primary purpose is to ensure that Village Corporations are no longer obligated to convey additional land in trust to the State of Alaska for the future establishment of Municipal Corporations. This change aims to provide greater control over land assets to the Native Village Corporations. Additionally, the Act establishes a mechanism for the reversion of land that was previously conveyed in trust to the State for future municipal corporations, but where such a corporation has not yet been established. Upon a formal resolution by the Village Corporation and residents, the trust can be dissolved, and title to the land will revert to the Village Corporation. This reversion is subject to valid existing rights, easements, and rights-of-way, and the Village Corporation must assume any existing lease or use agreements applicable to the land upon reversion.

Bill Text Versions

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5 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6489
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023
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 H445-447)
Feb 4, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.
Feb 4, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 4, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
Feb 4, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H445-446)
View Vote
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/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3459)
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: 119-23.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6489
    Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023


  • 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 H445-447)


  • February 4, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.


  • February 4, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 4, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)


  • February 4, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H445-446)
    View Vote


  • 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/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3459)


  • 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: 119-23.
Nicholas J. Begich

Nicholas J. Begich

Republican Representative

Alaska

Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfers