HB43Introduced in the House
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
Introduced by Nicholas Begich, District AK
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Village Corporations shall not be required to convey land in trust to the State of Alaska for the establishment of Municipal Corporations, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Became Public Law No: 119-23.
July 7, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 28 · February 4, 2025
412
Yes
1
No
20
Absent or Not Voting
433 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H445-447)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 43.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H445-446)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3459)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-23.
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