S. 5354

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski

9 cosponsors

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Introduced Aug 6
Committee Sep 23
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Introduced Aug 6
Committee Sep 23
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. (Sep 23)

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Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents

Sec. 2. Definitions

Sec. 3. Consolidation of environmental review requirements

Sec. 4. Authorization of appropriations

Sec. 5. Eligible families

Sec. 6. Student housing assistance

Section 202(3) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4132(3)) is amended by inserting including college housing assistance, after self-sufficiency and other services,.

Sec. 7. Clarification of application of rent rule to units owned or operated by Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity

Sec. 8. Procurement policies

Sec. 9. Total development cost maximum cost

Sec. 10. Homeownership or lease-to-own low-income requirement and income targeting

Sec. 11. Lease requirements and tenant selection

Sec. 12. Housing counseling certification exemption

Sec. 13. Statutory authority to suspend grant funds in emergencies

Sec. 14. Streamlining reporting requirements

Sec. 15. Reports to Congress

Sec. 16. 99-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposes

Sec. 17. Innovative readiness training program coordination

Sec. 18. Amendments for block grants for affordable housing activities

Sec. 19. Reauthorization of housing assistance for Native Hawaiians

Sec. 20. Community-based development organizations and special activities by Indian tribes

Sec. 21. Eligibility for housing counseling grants

Sec. 22. Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee program

Sec. 23. Loan guarantees for Native Hawaiian housing

Sec. 24. Rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans

Sec. 25. Continuum of care

Sec. 26. Program for housing assistance for homeless American Indians and Alaska Natives

Sec. 27. Program for housing assistance for homeless Native Hawaiians

Sec. 28. Tribal Continuum of Care Participation Grant Program