Contact Congress about H.R. 3903: Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
This bill allows a land exchange between Chugach Alaska and the federal government. It aims to improve land management and support Native shareholders.
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Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025 is a Senate bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate.
Latest action on H.R. 3903: Received in the Senate.
Who this affects: This bill affects the Chugach Alaska Corporation and the local communities in the Chugach region. It impacts how land is managed and used, especially for Native shareholders who rely on these lands.
Why this matters: This bill is important because it helps resolve land ownership issues in an area affected by the Exxon Valdez oil spill. By combining surface and subsurface rights, it aims to protect the environment while allowing Chugach Alaska to better serve its Native shareholders.
Key provisions in H.R. 3903
- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a land exchange with Chugach Alaska Corporation within 1 year of enactment, if the corporation offers the specified non-federal land.
- Chugach Alaska would convey about 231,000 acres of subsurface estate where the United States or the State of Alaska already owns the surface or holds conservation easements under the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Habitat Protection and Acquisition Program.
- In return, Chugach Alaska would receive about 65,374 acres of federal land in the Chugach region, mostly with both surface and subsurface rights, including National Forest System lands and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service.
- Federal land received by Chugach Alaska is treated as if it were conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, aligning it with existing Alaska Native land frameworks.
- All exchanged lands remain subject to valid existing rights, reservations, rights-of-way, or other third-party encumbrances in place when the act becomes law.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 3903
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Questions people ask about H.R. 3903
- What is H.R. 3903?
- This bill allows a land exchange between Chugach Alaska and the federal government. It aims to improve land management and support Native shareholders.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 3903?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 3903?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 3903 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
