Bill · S. 5354· Senate(119-S-5354)
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 9/23/2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026. It reauthorizes and updates several housing assistance programs for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. The legislation extends funding appropriations through fiscal year 2033 for various housing block grants and loan guarantee programs. It also introduces new provisions and programs aimed at addressing homelessness and housing instability for veterans and other tribal members. Furthermore, the bill streamlines environmental review requirements, procurement policies, and reporting procedures for tribal housing entities.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill significantly expands housing assistance, homeownership support, and homelessness prevention specifically for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
Does this make housing cost less?+8
The bill expands rental assistance, homeownership opportunities, and support programs to address homelessness for tribal communities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill expands affordable housing, homeownership opportunities, and rental assistance for low-income families.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
The bill streamlines environmental reviews and exempts certain housing activities, which may reduce traditional environmental oversight.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
While increasing tribal autonomy, the bill also maintains significant Secretary authority over grant suspensions and reviews.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4: This section reauthorizes appropriations for housing assistance from fiscal years 2027 through 2033, which ensures continued federal financial support for Native American housing programs.
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Section 6: This provision expands eligible housing activities to include college housing assistance, which helps support students seeking higher education.
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Section 14: This allows Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities to submit one consolidated annual performance report covering all grants received from the Secretary, significantly reducing administrative burdens.
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Section 16: This changes the allowable leasehold interest on trust or restricted lands from 50 years to 99 years, giving individuals and families longer-term security for housing purposes.
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Section 22 and Section 23: These sections extend authorizations for the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee program and Native Hawaiian housing loan guarantees through fiscal year 2033, expanding private financing and homeownership opportunities.
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Section 24: This establishes the Tribal HUD-VASH program, dedicating at least 5 percent of rental assistance funds to support homeless or at-risk Indian veterans living on or near reservations and tribal areas.
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Section 26 and Section 27: These sections establish competitive grant programs to provide rental assistance and supportive housing services specifically targeting homeless or at-risk American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, prioritizing homeless youth, families with children, and domestic violence survivors.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 13: This grants the Secretary the statutory authority to immediately take an action to limit the availability of payments or suspend grant funds in emergencies before a hearing takes place, which could potentially disrupt ongoing housing projects or create financial strain for recipients before they can defend their position.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Veterans+7Good For Students+5Good For Women+5Good For Children+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+8Improves Racial Equity+7Reduces Homelessness+7Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Due Process+1Increases Federal Power-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4Improves Environmental Protections-3
- 9/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2026
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota