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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
3/21/2025, 4:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 785
Bill 119 s 785, also known as the Alaska Native Vietnam era Veterans Land Allotment Program Extension Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era Veterans Land Allotment Program. This program was originally established to provide eligible Vietnam era veterans who are Alaska Natives with the opportunity to receive a land allotment in Alaska.
The bill seeks to extend the program for an additional five years, allowing more veterans to take advantage of this opportunity. The program is designed to help veterans who served during the Vietnam era to reconnect with their Native heritage and provide them with a piece of land in Alaska.
The extension of this program is important as it provides veterans with a unique opportunity to own land in Alaska, which can have significant cultural and economic benefits. By extending the program, more veterans will have the chance to participate and receive a land allotment. Overall, Bill 119 s 785 is a bipartisan effort to support Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans and provide them with the opportunity to receive a land allotment in Alaska. The extension of this program will allow more veterans to benefit from this valuable opportunity.
The bill seeks to extend the program for an additional five years, allowing more veterans to take advantage of this opportunity. The program is designed to help veterans who served during the Vietnam era to reconnect with their Native heritage and provide them with a piece of land in Alaska.
The extension of this program is important as it provides veterans with a unique opportunity to own land in Alaska, which can have significant cultural and economic benefits. By extending the program, more veterans will have the chance to participate and receive a land allotment. Overall, Bill 119 s 785 is a bipartisan effort to support Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans and provide them with the opportunity to receive a land allotment in Alaska. The extension of this program will allow more veterans to benefit from this valuable opportunity.
Congressional Summary of S 785
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
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 785
Bill S 785 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill S 785 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2025. Bill S 785's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 785
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 785
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 785
A bill to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era Veterans Land Allotment Program.
A bill to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era Veterans Land Allotment Program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 785
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