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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 3903

Alaska Land Exchange: Chugach Native Corporation and Federal Government Swap

Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Alaska Land Swap Bill Aims to Protect Exxon Valdez Recovery Zones
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Scheduled for House Floor Vote

This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill authorizes a major land swap in Alaska between the federal government and the Chugach Alaska Corporation. The corporation would give up about 231,000 acres of "subsurface" land (the rights to what is underground) in exchange for about 65,000 acres of federal land that includes both the surface and what is underneath.
  • The land the government receives is located in areas previously protected following the Exxon Valdez oil spill. By taking over these underground rights, the government will have full control over these conservation areas, making it easier to manage and protect the environment without conflicting ownership.
  • The Chugach Alaska Corporation, which represents Alaska Native shareholders, will receive land in several specific areas, including Kushtaka Lake and Hinchinbrook Island. This allows the corporation to consolidate its holdings and potentially use the new land for its own community or economic goals.
  • Once the bill becomes law, the exchange must be completed within one year if the corporation makes the offer. The deal also protects existing rights, meaning any current legal agreements or paths across the land will stay in place for the people or companies using them now.

Milestones

4 milestones17 actions
Mar 4, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate.

Mar 3, 2026House

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

Mar 3, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2349-2351)

Mar 3, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar 3, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3903.

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Related Bills

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S. 2016Identical bill

Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025

Dec 17 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 3903
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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R: 1

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