Public Law119th CongressNative Americans
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Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 7, 2025)
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
This act excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for certain need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
What just happenedJul 7, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
- Received in SenateFeb 5, 2025
- Engrossed in HouseFeb 4, 2025
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2025
- Public LawJul 8, 2025