Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 5:32 PM
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Bill 118 s 2285, also known as the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and improve the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). This act provides funding and support for housing programs for Native American tribes and tribal organizations.

The bill includes provisions to increase funding for affordable housing programs, improve access to housing assistance for Native American communities, and strengthen tribal sovereignty in housing matters. It also aims to address the housing needs of Native American veterans and improve housing conditions in tribal communities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the administration of housing programs, as well as provisions to promote sustainable and energy-efficient housing solutions for Native American communities. Overall, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023 seeks to address the housing challenges faced by Native American tribes and tribal organizations, and to empower them to develop and implement housing solutions that meet the unique needs of their communities.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2285

Introduced on
2023-07-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/12/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Bill 118 s 2285, also known as the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and improve the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). This act provides funding and support for housing programs for Native American tribes and tribal organizations.

The bill includes provisions to increase funding for affordable housing programs, improve access to housing assistance for Native American communities, and strengthen tribal sovereignty in housing matters. It also aims to address the housing needs of Native American veterans and improve housing conditions in tribal communities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the administration of housing programs, as well as provisions to promote sustainable and energy-efficient housing solutions for Native American communities. Overall, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023 seeks to address the housing challenges faced by Native American tribes and tribal organizations, and to empower them to develop and implement housing solutions that meet the unique needs of their communities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.

Policy Areas
Native Americans

Potential Impact
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians•
Community life and organization•
Congressional oversight•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Department of Housing and Urban Development•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use•
Education of the disadvantaged•
Education programs funding•
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Federal officials•
Government lending and loan guarantees•
Health programs administration and funding•
Health promotion and preventive care•
Higher education•
Homelessness and emergency shelter•
Housing and community development funding•
Housing finance and home ownership•
Housing supply and affordability•
Indian lands and resources rights•
Indian social and development programs•
Land use and conservation•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Minority health•
Public contracts and procurement•
Solid waste and recycling•
Student aid and college costs•
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs•
Violent crime

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Latest Action7/19/2023
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.