S. 5354, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026, advanced out of committee on September 23, 2026.
S. 5354 — Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination M…
What it does
This bill reauthorizes and modernizes the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, extending federal funding through 2033 and streamlining environmental review, procurement, and reporting requirements for tribal housing programs. It expands eligibility for homeownership assistance to families earning up to 120% of area median income, creates new rental assistance programs for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans and American Indians/Alaska Natives, and grants Indian tribes greater autonomy over housing policies, environmental compliance, and lending standards.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
S. 5354 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Lisa Murkowski. Cosponsored by Ben Luján, Brian Schatz, Catherine Cortez Masto and Dan Sullivan.
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