Sen. Murkowski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Native American Housing Programs
This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Indian Affairs. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill has strong bipartisan support and is led by senior members of the relevant committees. While similar bills have stalled before, the broad coalition makes it a high priority.
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The bill exempts certain tribal housing projects from Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Fair Housing Act). While this is intended to support tribal sovereignty and preference for tribal members, it could reduce anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals in tribal housing funded through the Continuum of Care program.
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the NAHASDA Modernization Act of 2026 to reauthorize the primary federal housing law for Tribal Nations through 2033. The bill aims to streamline federal requirements, expand access to affordable housing, and strengthen tribal self-determination.
Representative Troy Downing and Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz introduced legislation to reauthorize NAHASDA. The act would increase funding and give tribes more flexibility to build and manage housing, specifically targeting overcrowding and the need for stable environments.
While reporting on a $1.12 billion HUD investment, the article notes that Congress is pushing the NAHASDA Modernization Act to reduce red tape and enable more 'expeditious use' of housing funds, addressing a decade-long decline in Native American homeownership rates.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
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