A bill 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 or certain programs, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of S 2524

This bill 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 need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

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Current Status of Bill S 2524

Bill S 2524 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2021. Bill S 2524 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 28, 2021. Bill S 2524's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 23, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2524

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2524

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians

- Disability assistance

- Food assistance and relief

- Indian claims

- Poverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2524

A bill 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 or certain programs, and for other purposes.