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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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Additional Information
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021
Print number: S 2264
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-06-24