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.