S. 785: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-27):
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
This bill 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 bill extends this time period for an additional five years to December 29, 2030.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 785 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 785?
S. 785 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 785 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).