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H.R. 8205 · HOUSE4d
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-138.
H.R. 1744 · HOUSE4d
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-137.
H.R. 952 · HOUSE2w
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act
Became Public Law No: 119-135.
H.R. 7022 · HOUSE2w
Mystic Alerts Act
Became Public Law No: 119-136.
H.R. 1721 · HOUSE2w
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Became Public Law No: 119-127.
H.R. 4467 · HOUSE2w
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
H.R. 837 · HOUSE2w
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Became Public Law No: 119-126.
H.R. 7831 · HOUSE2w
License to Drill Act
Became Public Law No: 119-134.
H.R. 227 · HOUSE2w
Clergy Act
Became Public Law No: 119-125.
H.R. 6380 · HOUSE2w
Chiricahua National Park Act
Became Public Law No: 119-133.
H.R. 2388 · HOUSE2w
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Became Public Law No: 119-128.
H.R. 2481 · HOUSE2w
Romance Scam Prevention Act
Became Public Law No: 119-129.
H.R. 4307 · HOUSE2w
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Became Public Law No: 119-131.
H.R. 3620 · HOUSE2w
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-130.
S. 2403 · SENATE3w
Retire through Ownership Act
Became Public Law No: 119-124.
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119th Congress · H.R. 42 · Final

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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SubjectsAlaska Natives and HawaiiansDisability assistanceFood assistance and reliefIndian claimsPoverty and welfare assistance
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Nicholas J. Begich III, R-AK
1 term · @repnickbegich
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153 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0200 · 202-225-5765
Committees (1)
  • Natural Resources Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 3, 2025
Actions (19)
  1. Jul 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-22.
  2. Jul 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-22.
  3. Jul 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  4. Jul 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  5. Jul 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  6. Jul 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  7. Jun 23, 2025 · via Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  8. Jun 18, 2025 · via Senate
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3458)
  9. Jun 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  10. Feb 5, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate, read twice.
  11. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
  13. Feb 4, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H444)
  14. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 42.
  15. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H444-445)
  16. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  17. Jan 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  18. Jan 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  19. Jan 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Policy areaNative Americans
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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BEGICH:H.R. 42.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:Excluding all amounts distributed or benefits provided by aSettlement Trust to blind, disabled, and Alaska Native Eldersand their descendants when determining eligibility forgovernmental benefits.[Page H37]
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