What does Preamble of HR 2815 do?

This Act aims to provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska. The Act's purpose also includes 'other purposes,' which are not further specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2815 do?

This bill is formally titled the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 2815 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Cape Fox” is defined as the Cape Fox Village Corporation, a Village Corporation for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska. “Federal land” refers to approximately 180 acres of surface land within the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, as depicted on the Map. “Map” is defined as the map entitled “Cape Fox Village Corporation Final Selection” dated December 18, 2023. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the Interior.

What does WAIVER OF CORE TOWNSHIP REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN LAND. of HR 2815 do?

This section waives the core township requirement of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for Cape Fox. Cape Fox is not required to select or receive conveyance of approximately 185 acres of unconveyed land. The land in question is located within the township where the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, is located. The land consists of approximately 40 acres in T. 74 S., R.90 E., sec. 10, SWNE, and approximately 144.57 acres in T. 75 S., R.91 E., sec. 1, lots 1, 3, and 4, Copper River Meridian.

What does SELECTION OUTSIDE EXTERIOR SELECTION BOUNDARY. of HR 2815 do?

This section outlines the selection and conveyance of Federal land to Cape Fox and the subsurface estate to Sealaska Corporation. Cape Fox may submit a written notice of selection to the Secretary, triggering a land conveyance within 90 days of the Act's enactment. Following the surface estate conveyance to Cape Fox, the Secretary shall convey the subsurface estate to Sealaska Corporation. Congress intends for these conveyances to occur as soon as practicable, but no later than 180 days after the Secretary receives Cape Fox's selection notice. The land conveyance to Cape Fox fulfills its entitlement under section 16 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The subsurface interest conveyance to Sealaska Corporation fulfills its entitlement under section 14(f) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

What does PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT. of HR 2815 do?

This section concerns the conveyance of Federal land as described in section 4. The conveyance is subject to the reservation of a public easement. This easement allows access to National Forest System land inland from George Inlet on Revillagigedo Island. The easement is established under section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1616(b)).

What does VALID EXISTING RIGHTS. of HR 2815 do?

This section addresses valid existing rights related to conveyances under the legislation. Conveyances are subject to existing rights, reservations, rights-of-way, and other encumbrances of third parties. These rights are applicable as of the date of enactment of the Act. The Secretary of Agriculture, and Cape Fox must agree to any exceptions to this rule.

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Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025 — HR. 2815

Last updated: 3/3/2026 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Nicholas Begich (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill waives a requirement of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, allowing the Cape Fox Village Corporation to receive approximately 185 acres of land without needing to select it within a specific township.
The bill authorizes the transfer of approximately 180 acres of federal land to the Cape Fox Village Corporation for surface rights and to Sealaska Corporation for subsurface rights, fulfilling entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
The land conveyance is subject to a public access easement to maintain access to National Forest System land inland from George Inlet and respects existing third-party rights.

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