H.R.43 — Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.43
| Bill | H.R.43 — Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 412 / Nay 1 / Present 0 / Not Voting 20 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 208 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| D | 204 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 (HR 43) aims to address the restoration of municipal lands in Alaska Native villages that were adversely affected by federal actions. The legislation recognizes the historical injustices faced by Alaska Native communities regarding land management and seeks to rectify these issues by facilitating the return of certain lands to their rightful owners.
Key provisions of the bill include the authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to restore specific municipal lands to Alaska Native villages. This restoration process is intended to enhance local governance and support the economic development of these communities. The bill outlines criteria for identifying eligible lands, which may include those previously designated for municipal purposes but have since been lost or mismanaged due to federal policies.
Funding for the implementation of this act is derived from existing federal appropriations, with the potential for additional allocations as necessary to support land restoration efforts. The bill empowers the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to oversee the restoration process, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while promoting collaboration with Alaska Native village governments.
Beneficiaries of the legislation include Alaska Native villages and their residents, who stand to gain access to lands that can be utilized for community development, cultural preservation, and economic opportunities. The legislation also aims to enhance self-determination for these communities by restoring their rights to manage local resources.
Key timelines associated with the bill include its introduction in the 119th Congress and its subsequent passage, culminating in its enactment as Public Law No: 119-23. The law is now in effect, and implementation efforts are expected to commence promptly, with ongoing oversight from the BIA to ensure effective restoration of the identified lands.
Yea (412)
K
Ken Calvert
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
J
John Garamendi
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
