Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
119-HR-410119th CongressIntroduced Jan 15, 2025Native Americans
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Introduced
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Signed
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
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Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Summary
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
This act extends for an additional five years the time period during which an eligible Alaska Native veteran may apply for a land allotment under the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program. The program makes Alaska Native veterans who served in the Armed Forces in Vietnam between August 5, 1964, and December 31, 1971, or their heirs eligible to receive up to 160 acres of federal land in Alaska.
Under the current program, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management may accept applications through December 29, 2025. This act extends this time period for an additional five years to December 29, 2030.
Subjects
AlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansConflicts and warsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnamWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Actions (29)
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
Dec 26, 2025Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
Dec 26, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025Library of Congress
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025House floor actions
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025Library of Congress
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2025Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
Dec 16, 2025Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2025Library of Congress
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025Senate
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025Library of Congress
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 15, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 14, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3227)
Jul 14, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 410.
Jul 14, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3227-3228)
Jul 14, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 14, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.
Jul 10, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.
Jul 10, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-188.
Jul 10, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 25, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Jun 25, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 5, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Jan 29, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 15, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025Library of Congress