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, known as the "Geese House Site Conveyance Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specific Federal land to Doyon, Limited. The land consists of approximately 21,578 acres located within the preserve area of Denali National Park and Preserve. This transfer must occur as soon as practicable, but no later than one year after the Act is passed. The bill includes specific limitations on how the land can be used or transferred by Doyon, Limited. Additionally, the Secretary is directed to adjust the boundary of Denali National Park and Preserve to exclude this land.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
Directly benefits Alaska Native interests by conveying land to Doyon, Limited.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
Provides land conveyance to an Alaska Native corporation, supporting indigenous land rights.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Transfers land assets to Doyon, Limited, a corporate entity.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Removes approximately 21,578 acres from the Denali National Park and Preserve.
- Scored -3
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
Reduces the total amount of public land managed within the national park system.
- Scored -2
Does this give the federal government more power?
Decreases federal land holdings by transferring title to a private entity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Land Conveyance to Doyon, Limited: The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title, and interest in approximately 21,578 acres of Federal land to Doyon, Limited within one year of enactment (Section 2(a)).
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Boundary Adjustments: The Secretary of the Interior will adjust the boundary of the Denali National Park and Preserve to exclude the conveyed land (Section 2(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Land Use: Doyon, Limited is prohibited from alienating or transferring the land to anyone other than the United States, authorizing any type of mining or mineral activities, or permitting development that would reduce the cultural value or significance of the Geese House (Section 2(d)).
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Land Exclusions: The description of the land to be conveyed specifically excludes certain lots and the land underlying Chilchukabena Lake and an unnamed lake (Section 2(b)(2)).
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 Native Americans be better off under this? — Directly benefits Alaska Native interests by conveying land to Doyon, Limited. Would business owners be better off under this? — Transfers land assets to Doyon, Limited, a corporate entity. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Provides land ownership to a regional Alaska Native organization in a rural area.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Removes approximately 21,578 acres from the Denali National Park and Preserve. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Reduces the total amount of public land managed within the national park system.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Provides land conveyance to an Alaska Native corporation, supporting indigenous land rights.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Decreases federal land holdings by transferring title to a private entity.
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.