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US HB42
Bill
Status
Passed
7/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nicholas Begich
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1626(c)) to protect Settlement Trust distributions from affecting federal program eligibility
- Excludes interests in Settlement Trusts from being counted when determining eligibility for federal assistance programs
- For a 5-year period following enactment, distributions or benefits from Settlement Trusts to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or their descendants will not be counted as income or resources
- Applies to individuals meeting the aged, blind, or disabled definition under Section 1614(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a))
Legislative Description
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Native Americans
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
7/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources1/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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