Alaska Congressional Bills

passed · Alaska · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 3692: Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program, which supports local and regional training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen.

passed · Alaska · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 2245: A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

This bill (S 2245) amends the Digital Coast Act to improve how coastal data is handled. It requires the program to make data "fully and freely available" (not just "readily accessible") and expands the data collected to include underground infrastructure like utility lines. The bill also extends the program’s funding and operations deadline from 2025 to 2030. These changes directly affect coastal communities, local governments, and agencies that rely on the Digital Coast program for accurate, accessible coastal data to support planning and resilience efforts.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Alaska · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 7760: Protect Future Dividends Act

This bill, known as the Protect Future Dividends Act, would allow individuals to receive tax-free payments from state sovereign wealth funds. It directly affects residents who might receive periodic payments from these state-established permanent funds, which are designed to benefit individual citizens rather than businesses or organizations. The key provision adds a new section to the Internal Revenue Code that excludes these specific payments from gross income, provided the funds are permanently established by state law, receive designated state revenue, and make payments based primarily on residency. The change would apply to payments received after the bill becomes law, allowing recipients to keep the full amount without federal income tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Alaska · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SRES 622: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.

This resolution designates February 21-28, 2026, as "National FFA Week" to honor the National FFA Organization’s work in agricultural education. It recognizes FFA’s role in developing leadership and career skills for students (with over 1 million members nationally) and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Alaska’s State FFA Association, which has 19 chapters and 493 members. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect but formally expresses Senate support for FFA’s mission.

Todd Young (R) · 53 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SRES 619: A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".

This resolution designates February 16, 2026, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day to honor her role in passing the first anti-discrimination law in U.S. history (the 1945 Alaska Territorial Anti-Discrimination Act). It calls on the American public to recognize her legacy as a Tlingit civil rights leader who fought for equality and encourages continued efforts toward justice for Alaska Natives and Native Americans. The resolution has no binding legal effect but serves as a symbolic tribute to her advocacy.

in committee · Alaska · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3940: Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act

This bill amends the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to require the Treasury Secretary to testify annually before Congress about the Fund's operations. It also strengthens the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program by adjusting guarantee limits and extending the program's authorization period. Additionally, the bill expands capital assistance options for community development financial institutions and creates a new lending program specifically for Native community development financial institutions to support homeownership in Tribal and Native communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Steve Daines (R) · 48 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SRES 613: A resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.

SRES 613 is a Senate resolution (not a law) recognizing the Army-Navy football game as "America’s Game." It expresses the Senate’s view that the annual game between the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy - held since 1890 - should remain the only major college football game played on the second Saturday of December. The resolution urges broadcasters, athletic conferences, and universities to avoid scheduling competing games during this time slot to preserve the event’s national prominence and its role in honoring military service. It does not create new laws or funding but calls for federal agencies to review policies supporting the game’s civic significance. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution, not a bill with binding effects.)

in committee · Alaska · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 3910: ReSCUE Oceans Act

The ReSCUE Oceans Act establishes a federal program to advance research on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), which involves intentionally removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in ocean environments. The bill creates a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program to fund research on various mCDR approaches like ocean alkalinity enhancement and macroalgae cultivation, while requiring consultation with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. It establishes research areas for field trials with specific environmental monitoring requirements, develops protocols for measuring and verifying carbon removal, and mandates biennial reports on progress. The legislation directly affects federal agencies, research institutions, and coastal communities, particularly through its tribal consultation requirements and community engagement provisions. The bill aims to support safe and effective mCDR research while protecting marine ecosystems and ensuring meaningful community engagement.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

in committee · Alaska · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7678: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

HR 7678, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, prohibits federal funding for state or local databases that track lawfully owned firearms or their owners. The bill allows federal funding for databases recording lost or stolen firearms but bans it for databases listing legal gun ownership. This means states cannot use federal money to create or maintain systems that compile information about legally owned guns. The bill directly affects state and local governments that rely on federal funds for firearm ownership databases.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Paul A. Gosar (R) · 97 co-sponsors

in committee · Alaska · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SRES 612: A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

SRES 612 is a non-binding Senate resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its 1991 borders, condemns Russia’s attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and emphasizes the need for sustained U.S. and transatlantic security guarantees. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but expresses congressional support for Ukraine’s defense and calls for continued international cooperation. It specifically highlights Russia’s targeting of Ukrainian children and U.S. companies as part of its aggression. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect on policy or funding.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Alaska · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 1441: SAVES Act of 2025

The SAVES Act of 2025 establishes a five-year pilot program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to eligible veterans with specific disabilities, such as blindness, mobility issues, PTSD, or traumatic brain injury. Nonprofits must apply competitively, meet training and animal welfare standards (including ADA compliance), and provide service dogs at no cost to veterans, with the VA covering all program expenses. The VA will also provide ongoing veterinary insurance for the dogs, which continues even after the pilot ends. This program is funded with $10 million annually for five years, targeting veterans as defined by VA medical criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Thom Tillis (R) · 29 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · House Feb 24, 2026

HR 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act. The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and (3) does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device. The bill also requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Scott Fitzgerald (R) · 95 co-sponsors

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