Bills · HR 5757
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5757Native Americans
Tribal Housing Continuity Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 14· LAST ACTION OCT 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a significant vulnerability for tribal nations during government shutdowns. Unlike many other communities, tribal governments often lack alternative state or local funding sources for essential services like housing, making federal support absolutely critical. When the federal government shuts down, these vital housing programs can grind to a halt, delaying construction, preventing loan approvals, and leaving vulnerable families without necessary support.
If this bill becomes law, it creates a safety net, ensuring that $1.6 billion is available to keep specific tribal housing functions running during a shutdown in fiscal year 2026. This means housing projects can continue, and administrative tasks for housing aid won't stop, which could prevent homelessness, maintain jobs, and uphold the federal government's long-standing commitments to tribal communities. If it doesn't become law, tribal housing programs would remain susceptible to disruptions during future government shutdowns, potentially leading to significant delays and hardships.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Appropriates $1.6 billion for tribal housing programs during any federal government shutdown in fiscal year 2026.
This ensures that critical housing services for Native American and Native Alaskan communities continue uninterrupted, even when other federal agencies might close.
PROVISION 02
Funds salaries and expenses for HUD to continue processing requests, issuing funding notices, and performing administrative actions for NAHASDA programs during a shutdown.
It prevents administrative bottlenecks that could halt the flow of crucial housing assistance and project development for tribal nations.
PROVISION 03
Maintains the ability to guarantee and pay under loan guarantee programs for Indian housing (Section 184) and Native Alaskan housing (Section 184A) during a shutdown.
This guarantees that individuals and families can still access vital homeownership loans, preventing financial uncertainty and project delays.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of HUD to submit a report to Congress within 90 days after any shutdown describing how the emergency funds were used.
This provides oversight and accountability for how the emergency appropriations are spent to support tribal housing.
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1 + 3
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
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36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 14
Introduced in House
OCT 14
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5757
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 14, 2025
Last actionOct 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025
House BillHR 5757Native Americans
Tribal Housing Continuity Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 14, 2025
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