VI
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1605
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 29, 2013
Ms. Murkowski introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
For the relief of Michael G. Faber.
Reinstatement to Sealaska Corporation
Definitions
In this section:
Affected individual
The term affected individual means Michael G. Faber, who—
is a former resident of the State of Alaska; and
was previously enrolled in Sealaska Corporation under roll number 13–752–39665–01.
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
Revocation of membership in Metlakatla Indian Community
Effective on the date on which the affected individual submits written notice to the Metlakatla Indian Community revoking the membership of the affected individual in the Metlakatla Indian Community, the membership of the affected individual in the Metlakatla Indian Community shall be considered to be revoked.
Reinstatement
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, pursuant to section 5 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1604), the Secretary shall, immediately after the affected individual submits the notice under subsection (b)—
reinstate the affected individual to the shareholder roll of Sealaska Corporation; and
ensure the provision to the affected individual of the number of shares originally allocated to the affected individual by Sealaska Corporation.
Effect of section
Nothing in this section provides to the affected individual any retroactive benefit relating to membership in—
Sealaska Corporation; or
the Metlakatla Indian Community.