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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2024
1/14/2025, 5:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 3790
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3790
Total Number of Sponsors
13Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
13Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3790
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3790
Comments
Kaizen Sherman
1 year ago
This bill sucks, don't know much about it but it sounds bad for me.
Wayne Jennings
11 months 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.
