A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. do?

This bill proposes to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The proposed amendment would recognize Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Village Corporation under the Act. The bill's stated purpose is to provide for the recognition of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.

Q: What does ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. of A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek, Incorporated, and Alexander Creek village. Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is defined as an entity transitioning from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation. Alexander Creek village is defined as a community located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian. The Secretary is required to negotiate with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, to settle aboriginal land claims and other claims against the United States. Alexander Creek, Incorporated, must enter into an agreement with the Secretary within 13 months of enactment to achieve these purposes. The agreement aims to achieve parity with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is eligible to receive surplus federal property for purposes of the agreement. Members of Alexander Creek village will cease receiving benefits from the Region as at-large shareholders and future resource payments will be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated. The Region is not liable for damages arising from the cessation of payments to Alexander Creek village members. This section does not modify existing land conveyance entitlements or agreements between the Region, Village Corporations (other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated), the Federal Government, or the State.

Last updated: 12/2/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill formally recognizes Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Village Corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
The bill requires the Secretary to negotiate with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, to settle aboriginal land claims and establish an agreement to achieve parity with other Village Corporations.
Members of Alexander Creek village will no longer receive benefits as at-large shareholders, and future resource payments will be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated.

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