A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to Alaska Native elders for determining eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of S 2533

This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is 65 years of age or older for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

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Current Status of Bill S 2533

Bill S 2533 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2019. Bill S 2533 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on September 24, 2019. Bill S 2533's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-380. as of September 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2533

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2533

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians

- Federal-Indian relations

- Indian claims

- Poverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2533

A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to Alaska Native elders for determining eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.