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Search Results: keywords:"alaska natives"

S. 3996 — To enhance the work of the North Pacific Research Board.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:494
S. 3996, titled the “North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act,” seeks to improve the function of the North Pacific Research Board. The bill proposes amendments to add a new member representing Alaska Natives with knowledge of subsistence uses to the Board. It also changes how the Board...
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The North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act is a plan to help make a group called the North Pacific Research Board better at doing its job. The plan includes bringing in a new helper who knows about Alaska Native customs, and it wants to make sure most of the group's money is used for important research instead of other things.
S. 3789 — To make additional Federal public land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:291
S. 3789 aims to open up more Federal public land for selection specifically for Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans as part of a land allotment program. The bill calls for the Secretary of the Interior to make available all lands identified as suitable for allotment selection,...
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This bill wants to give more land to Native American veterans from the Vietnam War era in Alaska. It tells a special government helper to find land that can be gifted to these veterans.
H. R. 2687 — To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:502
H. R. 2687 is a bill that aims to modify the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. It seeks to prevent certain payments made to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants from impacting their eligibility for certain social programs. The bill specifically...
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The bill wants to make sure that when some gifts or money are given to older, blind, or disabled Alaska Native people, it won't stop them from getting help from certain programs for a few years.
S. 623 — An Act To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:255
S. 623 aims to modify the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act by ensuring that certain financial benefits given to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants are not considered when determining eligibility for various support programs. This amendment...
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S. 623 is a bill that changes the rules so that when Alaska Natives who are old, can't see, or have disabilities receive some money, this money won't count against them when they apply for help from certain programs. This helps them keep getting the support they need without losing it because of these payments.
H. RES. 981 — Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2024, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:187
H. RES. 981 recognizes the significant role of Tribal colleges and universities in the United States and supports designating the week starting February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." This resolution highlights the educational opportunities these institutions...
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This bill says that there's a special week starting on February 5, 2024, to celebrate schools called Tribal colleges and universities, which are important for teaching and keeping Native American traditions alive. It asks everyone to join in by doing fun and meaningful activities to show support for these schools.
S. RES. 544 — Designating the week beginning February 5, 2024, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
February 06, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
S. RES. 544 designates the week beginning February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." The resolution recognizes the 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities spread across 15 states and acknowledges their unique relationship with the federal government....
Simple Explanation
The bill says that for the week starting on February 5, 2024, everyone should celebrate and learn more about special schools called Tribal Colleges and Universities, which help Native American students go to college and learn about their culture.
S. RES. 561 — Designating February 16, 2024, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
February 13, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:187
The resolution S. RES. 561 proposes designating February 16, 2024, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" to honor Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights activist. Elizabeth played a significant role in advocating for the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 in...
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To remember and celebrate the important work of Elizabeth Peratrovich, who helped make laws that treat people fairly and equally, the resolution wants to make February 16, 2024, a special day named after her.

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