Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8683
116th Congress(2019-2020)
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
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Oct 23, 2020
Latest Action
Oct 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8683
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Alaska
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill excludes 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).

Text (1)
October 23, 2020
Actions (2)
10/23/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
10/23/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:28 PM