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Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
12/26/2024, 3:40 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2687
Bill 118 hr 2687, 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 118 hr 2687 seeks to protect and support aged, blind, and disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants by ensuring that certain payments are not used against them when determining eligibility for government programs. The bill aims to promote fairness and equity in the distribution of resources and assistance to these vulnerable populations.
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 118 hr 2687 seeks to protect and support aged, blind, and disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants by ensuring that certain payments are not used against them when determining eligibility for government programs. The bill aims to promote fairness and equity in the distribution of resources and assistance to these vulnerable populations.
Congressional Summary of HR 2687
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 HR 2687
Bill HR 2687 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2023. Bill HR 2687 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 18, 2023. Bill HR 2687's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 708. as of December 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2687
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2687
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
- Disability assistance
- Food assistance and relief
- Indian claims
- Poverty and welfare assistance
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2687
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.
Comments

Judah Diaz
657
1 year ago
I think this bill is good for Alaska Natives. How will it impact us in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2687
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