Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2024

Hozzl · 2025-01-14T17:11:28Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3790 Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/14/2025, 5:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 3790

Bill 118 s 3790, 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 provides them with the opportunity to receive land allotments as a form of recognition and gratitude for their service. The original deadline for these veterans to apply for land allotments was set to expire, but this bill extends the deadline to ensure that all eligible veterans have the opportunity to apply.

The legislation also includes provisions to streamline the application process and ensure that eligible veterans are able to easily access the benefits they are entitled to. This includes providing assistance to veterans in navigating the application process and ensuring that any necessary documentation is readily available. Overall, the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024 seeks to honor the service of Alaska Native veterans and provide them with the opportunity to receive land allotments as a token of appreciation for their sacrifices during the Vietnam War.

Congressional Summary of S 3790

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2024

This bill extends for an additional five years the time period during which an eligible Alaska Native veteran may apply for a land allotment under the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program. The program makes Alaska Native veterans who served in the Armed Forces in Vietnam between August 5, 1964, and December 31, 1971, or their heirs eligible to receive up to 160 acres of federal land in Alaska.

Under the current program, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management may accept applications through December 29, 2025. This bill extends this time period for an additional five years to December 29, 2030.

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Current Status of Bill S 3790

Bill S 3790 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 19, 2024. Bill S 3790 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 8, 2024. Bill S 3790's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 20, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3790

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Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3790

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.

Comments

Kaizen Sherman

680

1 year ago

This bill sucks, don't know much about it but it sounds bad for me.

Wayne Jennings

754

1 year ago

I don't like this bill at all. It's just another way for the government to take advantage of our veterans. They deserve better than this. Why can't they just leave them alone and let them live their lives in peace? This is just wrong.