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S. 5354IntroducedNative Americans

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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In plain English

S. 5354, sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), streamlines environmental review requirements for Native American housing programs and modifies rules governing housing assistance for eligible Native American families. The bill adjusts rent calculations for certain housing units, updates procurement policies, raises cost limits for housing development projects, and clarifies requirements for homeownership and lease-to-own programs serving low-income households. It also modifies lease requirements and tenant selection procedures, provides an exemption from housing counseling certification requirements, expands student housing assistance eligibility, and authorizes appropriations for these programs.

What’s in the bill (11 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Definitions
  • Sec. 3. Consolidation of environmental review requirements
  • Sec. 4. Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 5. Eligible families
  • Sec. 6. Student housing assistance
  • Sec. 7. Clarification of application of rent rule to units owned or
  • Sec. 8. Procurement policies
  • Sec. 9. Total development cost maximum cost
  • Sec. 10. Homeownership or lease-to-own low-income requirement and
  • Sec. 11. Lease requirements and tenant selection
  • Sec. 12. Housing counseling certification exemption
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Activity timeline

Sep 23
1d ago
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Aug 6
Aug 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Aug 6
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate
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Full action log

All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 23
SENATECommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sep 16
SENATECommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Aug 6
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate

All 8 cosponsors

5 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (5)
Republicans (3)

In the news

Testimony: Mark Macarro, Pechanga Band of Indians - Indianz.Com
Testimony: Bryan Mercier, Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indianz.Com
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds business meeting and legislative hearing - Indianz.Com
Testimony: Stephanie Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians - Indianz.Com
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