Bill · S. 785· Senate(119-S-785)
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act." It seeks to extend the duration of the Alaska Native Vietnam era Veterans Land Allotment Program. Specifically, it amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. The change replaces a 5-year period with a 10-year period.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically extends benefits for Alaska Native veterans.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill extends the period for the Alaska Native Vietnam era Veterans Land Allotment Program.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill extends the duration of a specific land allotment program intended for Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Program Duration: By changing the period from 5 years to 10 years, the bill extends the time the Alaska Native Vietnam era Veterans Land Allotment Program remains active per Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens identified within the provided 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 Native Americans+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Seniors+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska