To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Alaska, is and shall be recognized as an eligible Native village under that Act, and for other purposes.

Bill 115 hr 1418, also known as the Alexander Creek Recognition Act, aims to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to officially recognize Alexander Creek, Alaska as an eligible Native village under the Act. This recognition would grant the residents of Alexander Creek access to certain benefits and resources provided for by the Act.

The bill seeks to rectify the oversight of Alexander Creek not being previously recognized as a Native village, despite meeting the criteria outlined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. By officially designating Alexander Creek as an eligible Native village, the residents will be able to access important resources and opportunities that were previously unavailable to them.

In addition to recognizing Alexander Creek as an eligible Native village, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. These additional purposes may include clarifications or updates to existing provisions within the Act to better serve Native communities in Alaska. Overall, the Alexander Creek Recognition Act is a step towards ensuring that all Native villages in Alaska are properly recognized and able to access the benefits and resources provided for by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.