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.
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023
Introduced in House
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 H445-447)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
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)
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023
Introduced in House
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 H445-447)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3459)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
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.
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023
Introduced in House
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 H445-447)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
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)
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023
Introduced in House
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 H445-447)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
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)