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Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act

Public Law 108-337 · S. 1421 · 108th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 18, 2004 · Native Americans

Sponsor: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act - Authorizes an Alaskan Native owner of restricted land (land in Alaska subject to Federal restrictions against alienation and taxation), with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to: (1) subdivide the restricted land in accordance with State laws or applicable local platting authority; and (2) execute a certificate of ownership and dedication regarding such land with the same effect under State law as if the subdivided and dedicated land were held by unrestricted fee simple title.

Ratifies and confirms prior subdivisions and dedications as of the date of the Secretary's approval.

Provides that, except in a case in which a specific interest in such restricted land is dedicated, nothing in this Act terminates, diminishes, or otherwise affects the continued existence and applicability of Federal restrictions against alienation and taxation on restricted land or interests in restricted land (including such subdivided restricted land).

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 4602Related bill

    Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 22 actions.

  1. Oct 18, 2004Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-337.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 7, 2004FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 4, 2004FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1421.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Sep 17, 2004FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
  12. Sep 15, 2004FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. Mar 29, 2004CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-251.
  15. Mar 10, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  16. Feb 12, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-416.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Aug 6, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held in Anchorage, AK. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-163.
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jul 16, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  21. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9503-9504)
  22. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.