Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

2/7/2025, 11:57 AM

Summary of Bill HR 42

Bill 119 hr 42, also known as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The main purpose of this bill is to exclude certain payments made to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being considered when determining eligibility for certain government programs.

The bill seeks to ensure that these vulnerable populations are not unfairly penalized or disqualified from receiving assistance due to the receipt of specific payments. By excluding these payments from eligibility determinations, the bill aims to provide greater support and resources to aged, blind, and disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants.

In addition to addressing eligibility criteria for government programs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. These additional purposes may include clarifications, updates, or modifications to existing provisions within the Act. Overall, Bill 119 hr 42 is focused on protecting and supporting aged, blind, and disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants by ensuring that certain payments do not impact their eligibility for essential government programs. The bill aims to promote fairness and equity in the distribution of resources and assistance to these vulnerable populations within the Alaska Native community.

Congressional Summary of HR 42

Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

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

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Current Status of Bill HR 42

Bill HR 42 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 42 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 42's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 42

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
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 42

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansDisability assistanceFood assistance and reliefIndian claimsPoverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 42

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.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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 42

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Nicholas Begich
Alaska(Independent)

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