H.R. 43: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-07 — Became Public Law No: 119-23. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
This bill removes the requirement that Alaska Native village corporations must convey lands to Alaska to be held in trust for future municipal governments.
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) requires all Alaska Native village corporations that receive land under the ANCSA to convey certain lands to the existing municipality in the village or, if no municipality exists, to Alaska in trust for any municipality that may be established in the future. This bill removes the requirement for conveyance. Additionally, the bill allows village corporations to regain title to the lands held in trust by dissolving the trust through formal resolution by the village corporation and the residents of the Native village.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 43 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 43?
H.R. 43 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 43 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).