Provide federal recognition and financial compensation to specific Alaska Native communities that were excluded from previous land claims settlements.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act?
The House passed H.R. 41 on June 1, 2026, and the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The Senate must decide whether to schedule a vote, but the binding constraint is the need for 60 votes to advance legislation. Historically, many bills that pass the House do not receive a vote in the Senate and fail to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act (H.R. 41 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · 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 S. 1889 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1889 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nicholas Begich (R-AK)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
