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More Land and Time for Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans.

This law extends the deadline for Alaska Native veterans who served during the Vietnam era to select federal land allotments from 5 to 10 years. It immediately makes additional land available from wildlife refuges and mandates the identification of new suitable plots within National Forests, significantly increasing the opportunities for veterans to receive their promised land.
Key points
Extends the deadline for eligible veterans to select a federal land allotment from 5 years to 10 years.
Immediately makes new land available for selection from federal wildlife refuges in Alaska.
Requires the identification and release of additional suitable land managed by the Forest Service, excluding protected areas and shorelines.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7785
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-03-21