Bills · HR 3903
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3903Land use and conservationAlaska
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 11· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
Conference
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to streamline complex land ownership patterns in a vital Alaskan region, particularly in areas impacted by the Exxon Valdez oil spill. By consolidating federal ownership of certain lands critical for environmental protection and transferring other federal lands to the Chugach Alaska Corporation, it could lead to more efficient land management for all parties involved. If this bill passes, it finalizes a specific land exchange that has been studied, potentially clarifying land use and resource access for the corporation, federal agencies, and the public. If it does not become law, the existing fragmented land ownership would continue, potentially leading to ongoing complexities in managing these interconnected parcels, especially concerning environmental recovery efforts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes and directs a land exchange where Chugach Alaska Corporation conveys approximately 231,000 acres of subsurface land to the United States.
This provision is significant as it facilitates a major transfer of mineral rights from a Native Corporation to the federal government.
PROVISION 02
Requires the United States to convey approximately 65,374 acres of federal surface and subsurface land to Chugach Alaska Corporation in return.
This outlines the specific federal properties to be transferred, providing land and development opportunities to the Native Corporation.
PROVISION 03
States a purpose to consolidate federal ownership of surface and subsurface estates acquired under the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Habitat Protection and Acquisition Program.
This directly links the land exchange to a specific environmental recovery program, clarifying the motivation behind consolidating federal land holdings.
PROVISION 04
Sets a deadline of 1 year after the bill's enactment for Chugach Alaska Corporation to offer its non-Federal land to the Secretary of the Interior.
This establishes a clear timeframe for the initiation of the land exchange, ensuring timely action if the bill becomes law.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Alaska
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
41
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTSMAR 4
Received in the Senate.
MAR 3
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
MAR 3
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2349-2352)
MAR 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3903.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3903
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJun 11, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025
House BillHR 3903Land use and conservationAlaska
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026
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READING
16 min
COSPONSORS
1
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