{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/cape-fox-leadership-applauds-presidential-signing-congressman-begichs", "Cape Fox Leadership Applauds Presidential Signing of Congressman Begich\u2019s Legislation", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "AK", "Nicholas J. Begich III", "B001323", "begich.house.gov", "begich", "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 May 20, 2026 \u2013 This week, the President signed H.R. 2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025, legislation Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) led in the House to resolve a long-standing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) land entitlement issue for Cape Fox Corporation and the Native Village of Saxman.\n\n\u201cThis signing is an important victory for the people of Saxman seeking certainty and opportunity after decades of delay,\u201d said Congressman Nick Begich. \u201cThis law helps bring closure to an unresolved ANCSA entitlement issue by giving Cape Fox the flexibility to secure lands that are more practical and economically beneficial for its shareholders. It also reinforces Congress\u2019s commitment to honoring the intent of ANCSA while supporting responsible development and long-term growth opportunities in Southeast Alaska. I commend the leadership at Cape Fox for their partnership and years of effort on this issue.\u201d\n\n\u201cCape Fox Corporation thanks Representative Begich and the entire Alaska Congressional Delegation for their leadership and tireless work to secure passage of this historic legislation,\u201d said Clifford Blair, President Cape Fox Corporation Board of Directors. \u201cAfter nearly 20 years of pursuing a legislative solution, Cape Fox has finally completed its ANCSA land entitlement. This law fulfills a long-standing promise to the Saxman community and opens the door to new opportunities for land access, energy development, and economic growth,\u201d\n\nThe legislation authorizes the conveyance of federal land within the Tongass National Forest to Cape Fox Corporation while waiving outdated statutory requirements that prevented the corporation from finalizing its land entitlement under ANCSA.\n\nUnder the legislation, Cape Fox Corporation will be permitted to select approximately 180 acres of federal land outside of its original selection boundary, allowing the corporation to finalize its remaining entitlement under ANCSA. The bill also preserves public access easements and protects valid existing rights on the conveyed lands.\n\nH.R. 2815 passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support before being signed into law on May 19, 2026.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/cape-fox-leadership-applauds-presidential-signing-congressman-begichs"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8341060020029545, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}