Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act
119-hr41 — Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act. Sponsored by Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large]. Introduced 2025-01-03. House bill. 119th Congress.
Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act
Timeline
- Sponsor
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R), AK
- Cosponsors
- Jeff Hurd (R-CO)
- Introduced
- 2025-01-03
- Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Subjects
- Alaska; Alaska Natives and Hawaiians; Federal-Indian relations; Historical and cultural resources; Indian claims; Indian lands and resources rights; Indian social and development programs; Land transfers; Minority education; Minority health
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1Introduced
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2Committee Review
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3Floor Vote
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4Second Chamber
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5Resolve Differences
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6Sent to President
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7Signed or Vetoed
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