Supporting the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program.

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that expresses the Alaska State Legislature's support for Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes to participate in the federal Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. It does not create new laws or change existing regulations but instead formally recognizes the program's benefits and urges federal officials to maintain the current eligibility rules for these entities. The resolution highlights how participation in the 8(a) program has helped create jobs, support community development, and strengthen Alaska's economy. As a non-binding legislative statement, it serves to record the state's position rather than alter policy directly.