United States 119th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 119-22 1 R cosponsors

HR 42 — Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 119-22.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2025. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

HR 42 aims to enhance conservation efforts on public lands.

This bill seeks to improve conservation practices on public lands. It focuses on protecting natural resources and supporting eco-friendly initiatives.

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  • Environment: This means more robust protections for natural spaces, contributing to a healthier environment.

Summary

Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility ActThis 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).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment made to HR 42 changes the text surrounding the eligibility criteria for Settlement Trust distributions. Specifically, it continues to specify that an amount distributed from a Settlement Trust to certain eligible individuals—aged, blind, or disabled Natives or their descendants—will be considered for a five-year period following the enactment of the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act. This clarification helps outline who may benefit from those distributions during the specified timeframe.

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[119th Congress Public Law 22] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT.
42 Received in Senate (RDS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
402]] Public Law 119-22 119th Congress 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.
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42 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 5, 2025 Received _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
July 7, 2025 - [H.R.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
42]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
SHORT TITLE.
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act.>> SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
43 USC 1601 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
``(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.
``(E) <<NOTE:
Time period.
Effective date.>> 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.
Passed the House of Representatives February 4, 2025.
Approved July 7, 2025.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
KEVIN F.
42:
MCCUMBER, Clerk.
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171 (2025):
Feb.
4, considered and passed House.
June 18, considered and passed Senate.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.

  7. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)

  9. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Received in the Senate, read twice.

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

  12. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)

  13. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Presented to President.

  15. Presented to President.

  16. Signed by President.

  17. Signed by President.

  18. Became Public Law No: 119-22.

  19. Became Public Law No: 119-22.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 42 do?
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility ActThis 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).
Who sponsors HR 42?
HR 42 is sponsored by Begich, Nicholas J. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 42?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2025. Enacted.
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