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Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

10/22/2025, 1:19 AM

Summary of Bill S 723

Bill 119 s 723, also known as the "Indian Land Mortgage Processing Act," aims to address the delays in processing mortgage packages for residential and business mortgages on Indian land by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The bill sets specific deadlines for the BIA to complete the processing of these mortgage packages in order to streamline the process and provide more timely access to financing for individuals and businesses on Indian land.

The bill requires the BIA to process and complete all mortgage packages associated with residential and business mortgages on Indian land within certain timeframes, ensuring that individuals and businesses on Indian land are not left waiting for extended periods of time for their mortgage applications to be processed. This will help to facilitate economic development and growth on Indian land by providing easier access to financing for those looking to purchase or refinance property.

In addition to setting deadlines for mortgage processing, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements and oversight to ensure that the BIA is meeting these deadlines and effectively processing mortgage packages. This will help to hold the BIA accountable for their processing times and ensure that individuals and businesses on Indian land are receiving the timely assistance they need to secure financing for their properties. Overall, Bill 119 s 723 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the mortgage processing system for residential and business mortgages on Indian land, ultimately helping to promote economic development and growth within Indian communities.

Congressional Summary of S 723

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

This bill sets forth requirements for the processing of a proposed residential leasehold mortgage, business leasehold mortgage, land mortgage, or right-of-way document by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA must notify lenders upon receipt of such documentation, perform a preliminary review of such documents not later than 10 days after receipt, and approve or disapprove of such documents within 20 or 30 days, depending on the type of application.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements for the BIA regarding (1) response times for the completion of certified title status reports, (2) notification of delays in processing, and (3) the form of notices and delivery of certain reports.

The bill also provides relevant federal agencies and Indian tribes with read-only access to the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System maintained by the BIA.

The Government Accountability Office must report on digitizing documents for the purpose of streamlining and expediting the completion of mortgage packages for residential mortgages on Indian land.

Finally, the bill establishes within the BIA's Division of Real Estate Services the position of Realty Ombudsman.

Current Status of Bill S 723

Bill S 723 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill S 723 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025.  Bill S 723's most recent activity was Star Print ordered on 119-60. as of September 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 723

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 723

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Housing finance and home ownership
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Intergovernmental relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 723

A bill to require the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process and complete all mortgage packages associated with residential and business mortgages on Indian land by certain deadlines, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process and complete all mortgage packages associated with residential and business mortgages on Indian land by certain deadlines, and for other purposes.

Comments

Madeline Beach profile image

Madeline Beach

478

2 months ago

Why they do this? Who benefits from this?

Kian Newman profile image

Kian Newman

465

9 months ago

So happy about this bill!

Sterling Finley profile image

Sterling Finley

473

2 months ago

I don't agree with this bill. It will hurt me and my family. It's not fair.

Hezekiah Donovan profile image

Hezekiah Donovan

423

2 months ago

I support the United States S Bill 723 Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025.

Leo Tate profile image

Leo Tate

486

3 months ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us. I can't believe they're even considering it. It's gonna be a disaster for sure. #notgood #badidea #disagree. Short term affects are gonna be terrible.