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H.R. 410Became Law

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 26, 2025)

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

This act 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 act extends this time period for an additional five years to December 29, 2030.

What just happenedDec 26, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-63.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 26, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-63.

  2. Dec 26, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-63.

  3. Dec 26, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 26, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 18, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 18, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 17, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 16, 2025Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)

  9. Dec 16, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 16, 2025Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Dec 16, 2025Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jul 15, 2025IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 14, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Jul 14, 2025FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)

  15. Jul 14, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)

  16. Jul 14, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 410.

  17. Jul 14, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228)

  18. Jul 14, 2025FloorH30300

    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  19. Jul 10, 2025CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.

  20. Jul 10, 2025CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jul 10, 2025Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jun 25, 2025Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jun 25, 2025Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jun 25, 2025Committee

    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Feb 5, 2025Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  26. Jan 29, 2025Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  27. Jan 15, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jan 15, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jan 15, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 26, 202549

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

This act 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 act extends this time period for an additional five years to December 29, 2030.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2025

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

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.