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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

8/4/2025, 6:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 410

Bill 119 HR 410, also known as the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program Extension Act, aims to extend the existing program that provides land allotments to Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans. The program was originally established to recognize the service and sacrifices of these veterans by granting them the opportunity to receive land in Alaska.

The bill seeks to extend the program for an additional five years, allowing more veterans to benefit from this opportunity. In addition to extending the program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to land allotments for Alaska Native veterans.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 410 is focused on supporting and honoring Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans by extending the land allotment program and providing them with additional opportunities for land ownership.

Congressional Summary of HR 410

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

This bill extends for an additional five years the time period during which an eligible Alaska Native veteran may apply for a land allotment under the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program. The program makes Alaska Native veterans who served in the Armed Forces in Vietnam between August 5, 1964, and December 31, 1971, or their heirs eligible to receive up to 160 acres of federal land in Alaska.

Under the current program, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management may accept applications through December 29, 2025. This bill extends this time period for an additional five years to December 29, 2030.

Current Status of Bill HR 410

Bill HR 410 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 15, 2025. Bill HR 410 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025.  Bill HR 410's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 410

Total Number of Sponsors
17
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
17
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 410

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 410

To extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.
To extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.

Comments

June Barefoot profile image

June Barefoot

503

5 months ago

I heard about this new bill and it's really sad. I don't think it's fair how it might impact us.

Leah Wooten profile image

Leah Wooten

492

4 months ago

I am so pumped about this bill passing! It's about time we show some respect to our Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans. This is a step in the right direction for our country. Can't wait to see the positive impact it has!

Raegan Kane profile image

Raegan Kane

531

5 months ago

This bill is a total disaster, it's just another way to waste taxpayer money.

Brynleigh Harmon profile image

Brynleigh Harmon

447

9 months ago

I don't like this bill, it's not fair for Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans. They deserve better than this. Why is it even a thing? I don't get it. It's just not right. They should do something else instead. This bill is bad news.

Zechariah Benson profile image

Zechariah Benson

444

4 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It's gonna mess things up for me and others like me. I don't like it at all.

Estrella Conrad profile image

Estrella Conrad

431

5 months ago

I don't get why this is happening. Can someone explain it to me?

Eileen Pate profile image

Eileen Pate

453

4 months ago

I can't believe this bill, it's so unfair to us! Why are they doing this to us? What will happen to us in the long run because of this?

Omari Dale profile image

Omari Dale

382

9 months ago

This bill is so dumb, like why are they even passing it? It's gonna mess everything up for us and I don't want that. It's just not fair, you know? Like, why do they get special treatment? It's not right. I'm so over this whole thing.