Congressman Nick Begich's first two bills, enhancing Alaska Native community rights, were signed into law by President Trump.
Quiver AI Summary
On July 7, 2025, Congressman Nick Begich announced the signing of his first two bills, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act and the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025, into law by President Trump. These pieces of legislation aim to reform the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to enhance local decision-making.
Begich stated, “We have removed unnecessary federal barriers and put the decision-making power back in the hands of Alaskans,” emphasizing the importance of these reforms for Alaska Native communities. The Alaska Federation of Natives also expressed support, highlighting the team effort among Alaska's congressional delegation.
The Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act ensures that payments from settlement trusts do not count as income for federal assistance eligibility. Meanwhile, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act removes outdated land transfer requirements, enabling greater control over local resources and development opportunities.
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Nicholas Begich Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Nicholas Begich:
- H.R.4250: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a floor on payments to sole community hospitals located in Alaska and Hawaii under the hospital outpatient prospective payment system.
- H.R.3903: Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
- H.R.3796: SAT Act
- H.R.3620: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
- H.R.3485: To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.
- H.R.3270: Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Nicholas Begich on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Begich.
