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Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

H.R. 42 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 42119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/03/2025REP. BEGICHR-AK ยท SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.58 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)NATIVE AMERICANS

1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Begich, Nicholas (R-AK) (Introduced 01/03/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.58 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action07/07/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-22.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Public Law: Public Law 119-22

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Summary (2)

Public Law (07/07/2025)

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).

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 42 EH: Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 42

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act.

2.Eligibility for certain programsSection 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1626(c)) is amended, in the undesignated matter following paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (E) and inserting the following: (E)an interest in a Settlement Trust and, for the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, an amount distributed from or benefit provided by a Settlement Trust to a Native or descendant of a Native who is an aged, blind, or disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a))).. Passed the House of Representatives February 4, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 42 ENR: Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. R. 42 AN ACT To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act.

2.Eligibility for certain programsSection 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1626(c)) is amended, in the undesignated matter following paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (E) and inserting the following: (E)an interest in a Settlement Trust and, for the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, an amount distributed from or benefit provided by a Settlement Trust to a Native or descendant of a Native who is an aged, blind, or disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a))).. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 42 IH: Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 42IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act.2.Eligibility for certain programsSection 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1626(c)) is amended, in the undesignated matter following paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (E) and inserting the following:(E)an interest in a Settlement Trust and, for the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, an amount distributed from or benefit provided by a Settlement Trust to a Native or descendant of a Native who is an aged, blind, or disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)))..

RDS (RDS)

119 HR 42 : Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 42IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 5, 2025ReceivedAN ACTTo amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act.2.Eligibility for certain programsSection 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1626(c)) is amended, in the undesignated matter following paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (E) and inserting the following:(E)an interest in a Settlement Trust and, for the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, an amount distributed from or benefit provided by a Settlement Trust to a Native or descendant of a Native who is an aged, blind, or disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)))..Passed the House of Representatives February 4, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (19)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/03/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
02/04/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
02/04/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)
02/04/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.
02/04/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
02/04/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
02/04/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02/05/2025SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
06/18/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
06/18/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)
06/23/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
07/03/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
07/03/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
07/07/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
07/07/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
07/07/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-22.
07/07/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-22.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textAlaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseAlaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Display TitleAlaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedAlaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (1)

CommitteeActivity
House - Natural Resources Committee01/03/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Native Americans

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