So in original. A closing parenthesis probably should precede the comma.
that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–203, § 2, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 688, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 43 and Tables.
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 13743 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.