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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024
2/22/2024, 4:45 AM
Summary of Bill S 3789
Bill 118 s 3789, also known as the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to extend the deadline for Alaska Native Vietnam Era veterans to apply for land allotments under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
The bill recognizes the sacrifices made by Alaska Native veterans who served during the Vietnam War and seeks to fulfill the promises made to them by providing them with the opportunity to receive land allotments. The original deadline for these veterans to apply for land allotments was December 18, 1971, but many veterans were unable to meet this deadline due to various reasons.
The Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024 extends the deadline for these veterans to apply for land allotments until December 31, 2026. This extension will allow more Alaska Native Vietnam Era veterans to take advantage of this opportunity and receive the land allotments that they were promised. Overall, this bill aims to honor the service and sacrifices of Alaska Native Vietnam Era veterans by providing them with the opportunity to receive land allotments under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. It seeks to correct past injustices and ensure that these veterans receive the benefits that they were promised.
The bill recognizes the sacrifices made by Alaska Native veterans who served during the Vietnam War and seeks to fulfill the promises made to them by providing them with the opportunity to receive land allotments. The original deadline for these veterans to apply for land allotments was December 18, 1971, but many veterans were unable to meet this deadline due to various reasons.
The Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024 extends the deadline for these veterans to apply for land allotments until December 31, 2026. This extension will allow more Alaska Native Vietnam Era veterans to take advantage of this opportunity and receive the land allotments that they were promised. Overall, this bill aims to honor the service and sacrifices of Alaska Native Vietnam Era veterans by providing them with the opportunity to receive land allotments under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. It seeks to correct past injustices and ensure that these veterans receive the benefits that they were promised.
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Current Status of Bill S 3789
Bill S 3789 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2024. Bill S 3789 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 8, 2024. Bill S 3789's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 8, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3789
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3789
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3789
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024
A bill to make additional Federal public land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.
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