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

3/12/2024, 5:32 PM

Summary of Bill S 2285

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2285

Bill S 2285 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill S 2285 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 12, 2023.  Bill S 2285's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2285

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2285

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2285

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023
A bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.

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