S. 1605 — Introduced in Senate

VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1605 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 29, 2013Ms. 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. 1. Reinstatement to Sealaska Corporation (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Affected individual The term affected individual means Michael G. Faber, who— (A) is a former resident of the State of Alaska; and (B) was previously enrolled in Sealaska Corporation under roll number 13–752–39665–01. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) 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. (c) 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)— (1) reinstate the affected individual to the shareholder roll of Sealaska Corporation; and (2) ensure the provision to the affected individual of the number of shares originally allocated to the affected individual by Sealaska Corporation. (d) Effect of section Nothing in this section provides to the affected individual any retroactive benefit relating to membership in— (1) Sealaska Corporation; or (2) the Metlakatla Indian Community.