This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal at this time.
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This bill is led by both Alaska senators and deals with long-standing land claims. While land transfers in national parks can be controversial, these specific types of Alaska Native claims often find a path forward.
Key Points
This bill would give about 21,578 acres of land currently in Denali National Park and Preserve to Doyon, Limited. Doyon is a regional corporation for Alaska Native people in the interior of the state.
The land being moved was originally selected by Doyon back in 1978. This bill finishes that process and officially hands over the title and rights to the land within one year of becoming law.
There are strict rules on what can be done with the land. Doyon cannot sell the land to anyone except the United States government, and they are not allowed to do any mining or mineral work there.
The land must be protected because of its cultural importance. Doyon is not allowed to build anything that would damage the cultural value of the site known as the Geese House.
Once the land is handed over, the official boundaries of Denali National Park and Preserve will be changed to exclude this specific area. Public access paths will still be kept in place to ensure people can get through the area.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jul 21, 2026Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Apr 27, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
