Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
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Topic: Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R) - AK
Summary
This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for certain need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Legislative Subjects
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians; Disability assistance; Food assistance and relief; Indian claims; Native Americans; Poverty and welfare assistance
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
2025-07-07
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