Bills · 119th Congress · Native Americans

Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

Passed by voice vote or unanimous consent — no individual positions were recorded.

Official summary (CRS)

Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

This act excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for certain need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

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Sponsor
Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III ( Republican · AK-0)
Cosponsors
0
Introduced
1/3/25
Policy area
Native Americans
Status
1/3/25Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
1/3/25Introduced in House
2/4/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2/4/25On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
2/4/25Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
2/4/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.
2/4/25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)
2/4/25Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2/5/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
6/18/25Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)
6/18/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
6/23/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
7/3/25Presented to President.
7/7/25Became Public Law No: 119-22.
7/7/25Signed by President.