New Native American Laws

Protects Alaska Native rights to create and sell marine mammal ivory crafts.

Finalizes a land claim by conveying federal land to an Alaska Native corporation.

Sets deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process mortgages on Indian land.

Extends the land allotment program for Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans.

Puts 40 acres of land at Wounded Knee into a special protected status for two tribes.

Excludes some trust payments for aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives.

Allows Alaska Native Village Corporations to reclaim land held in trust by the state.

Authorizes projects for water resources, conservation, and river and harbor work.

Reauthorizes and updates federal child welfare and child support programs.

Amends a law to improve how child abuse and neglect are handled for Native kids.