Allow Alaska Native corporations to create settlement trusts that provide benefits to descendants of original shareholders.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act?
The Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act became law on July 6, 2025. Federal agencies are now responsible for the implementation of these rules, as the legislative process is complete. Future progress depends on agency rulemaking and potential court reviews rather than further action from Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act (H.R. 42 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: No one · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2687 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2687 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nicholas Begich (R-AK)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.