H.R. 42 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
H.R. 42 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Nicholas J. Begich III.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 119-22
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 4, 2025
- Passed the SenateJun 18, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentJul 3, 2025
- Became lawJul 7, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-22. (Jul 7, 2025)
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- H.R. 43: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
- H.R. 165: Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
- H.R. 410: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
- S. 723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
- H.R. 2815: Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
- S. 254: ARTIST Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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