Congress·Enacted·H.R. 2815

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

Finishing land transfer to Native village corporation in Alaska

Dec 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill became law on May 18, 2026. Because it is now a public law, it is no longer moving through Congress. Federal agencies are now responsible for carrying out the requirements of the law.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 3617 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3617 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill lets a Native village corporation near Saxman, Alaska, swap some leftover land rights for about 180 acres in the Tongass National Forest.
The Interior Department must transfer the surface land to the Cape Fox village corporation if they ask for it in writing.
The underground rights, like minerals, under that land would go to another Native corporation called Sealaska.
People will still be able to cross the area to reach nearby national forest land because a public access path is kept.
Any current legal uses on that land, like existing trails, roads, or permits, would stay in place unless all sides agree to change them.

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Milestones

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May 19, 2026

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

May 19, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-93.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

May 12, 2026House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

Mar 3, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb 26, 2026Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S697-699)

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 2815

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-93.

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