Rep. Downing Leads Bipartisan Push to Extend Native American Housing Programs Through 2032
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Financial Services. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Part of: story →This bill has a very large group of supporters from both the Republican and Democratic parties. Because it renews programs that many people agree are necessary, it has a strong chance of moving through Congress quickly.
The exemption from Build America, Buy America requirements for tribal housing projects may benefit small construction businesses and material suppliers in tribal areas by allowing them to compete for contracts without being subject to costly domestic sourcing requirements that often add expense and delay in remote locations.
“The requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (41 U.S.C. 8301 note) and any implementing regulations or guidance shall not apply to any housing activities carried out using any Federal financial assistance provided to Indian tribes”
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3080)
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 to reauthorize the primary federal housing law serving Tribal Nations through 2033, aiming to address severe housing shortages and rising construction costs.
Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) introduced the NAHSDMA to modernize federal support for Indian housing. The bill aims to reduce regulations by allowing tribes to handle their own environmental reviews and provides long-term stability for housing investments that have lacked authorization since 2013.
Lawmakers propose updating the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act to provide tribes more flexibility. Tribal leaders, including NCAI President Mark Macarro, emphasize that the modernization is critical for addressing overcrowding and severe housing shortages.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
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