Bill · H.R. 10307· House(119-HR-10307)
Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act
- Introduced
- 9/8/2026
- Last activity
- 9/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Nicholas Begich
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Begich on September 8, 2026. The legislation aims to clarify surface transportation for subsistence users of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. It amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The bill specifically focuses on local residents of Anaktuvuk Pass.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+9
Specifically targets and benefits the most remote residents of Anaktuvuk Pass.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
Directly supports the subsistence rights of local residents in Anaktuvuk Pass, many of whom are Alaska Native.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Directly benefits low-income subsistence users by easing food access.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
Expanding the use of motorized vehicles in protected lands can potentially increase habitat disturbance.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-2
Permitting more motorized off-road vehicles in a National Park and Preserve may increase local emissions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 allows local residents of Anaktuvuk Pass to use snowmobiles, motorboats, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, tracked utility vehicles, and similar off-road vehicles for subsistence purposes. This is positive because it ensures these residents have clear permission to use these vehicles to gather food and supplies, and Section 811 of the original Act will not apply to these authorized uses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+9Good For Native Americans+8Good For Low Income Households+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Improves Environmental Protections-3Reduces Carbon Emissions-2
- 9/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House