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Native American and Hawaiian Housing Support: New Rules and Funding

This act reauthorizes housing assistance programs for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians until 2032. It introduces changes to simplify housing construction and management, including streamlining environmental review processes and increasing cost limits. Additionally, the act expands support to students, homeless veterans, and strengthens efforts to combat drug-related crime in Indian communities.
Key points
Native American and Native Hawaiian housing assistance programs are reauthorized until 2032, ensuring long-term funding.
Environmental review procedures for housing projects have been simplified, potentially accelerating new home construction.
The de minimis exemption for procurement of goods and services has been increased from $5,000 to $10,000, easing project management.
New support is introduced for low-income college students, including housing assistance and stipends.
A housing assistance program for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans has been established, providing them access to housing.
Programs to combat drug-related and violent crime in Indian communities are strengthened, funding prevention and security measures.
The maximum leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands has been extended from 50 to 99 years, facilitating long-term housing investments.
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Print number: 117_S_2264
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2264.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Native American and Native Hawaiian housing assistance programs are reauthorized until 2032, ensuring long-term funding.
  • Environmental review procedures for housing projects have been simplified, potentially accelerating new home construction.
  • The de minimis exemption for procurement of goods and services has been increased from $5,000 to $10,000, easing project management.
  • New support is introduced for low-income college students, including housing assistance and stipends.
  • A housing assistance program for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans has been established, providing them access to housing.
  • Programs to combat drug-related and violent crime in Indian communities are strengthened, funding prevention and security measures.
  • The maximum leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands has been extended from 50 to 99 years, facilitating long-term housing investments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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