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S.2017: A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek, Alaska, as a Native village, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 9, 2015
- Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2015
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Bill Summary
This bill amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek as a Native village. Currently, Alexander Creek is recognized as a Native group. (Under the Act, a Native village is entitled to more land than a Native group.) Alexander Creek must file any amendments to its corporate charter that are necessary to convert from a Native group to a Native village. The Department of the Interior must negotiate with Alexander...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 9, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6536)
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| Sept. 9, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) |