Nicholas Begich (R-AK)
Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Begich on September 8, 2026. The legislation aims to clarify surface transportation for subsistence users of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. It amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The bill specifically focuses on local residents of Anaktuvuk Pass.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +9
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Specifically targets and benefits the most remote residents of Anaktuvuk Pass.
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
Directly supports the subsistence rights of local residents in Anaktuvuk Pass, many of whom are Alaska Native.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Directly benefits low-income subsistence users by easing food access.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Expanding the use of motorized vehicles in protected lands can potentially increase habitat disturbance.
- Scored -2
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Permitting more motorized off-road vehicles in a National Park and Preserve may increase local emissions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 allows local residents of Anaktuvuk Pass to use snowmobiles, motorboats, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, tracked utility vehicles, and similar off-road vehicles for subsistence purposes. This is positive because it ensures these residents have clear permission to use these vehicles to gather food and supplies, and Section 811 of the original Act will not apply to these authorized uses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Specifically targets and benefits the most remote residents of Anaktuvuk Pass. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Directly supports the subsistence rights of local residents in Anaktuvuk Pass, many of whom are Alaska Native. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Directly benefits low-income subsistence users by easing food access.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increases food security for local residents by allowing motorized transport for subsistence hunting and gathering.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Improves transportation access for a remote rural community. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Expanding the use of motorized vehicles in protected lands can potentially increase habitat disturbance. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Permitting more motorized off-road vehicles in a National Park and Preserve may increase local emissions.
- 11/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 9/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House