Senate Bill 2534
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to Alaska Native elders for determining eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2534
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill excludes an interest in a settlement trust and certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is 65 years of age or older for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
September 24, 2019
09/24/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
09/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:52 PM