Tribal Housing Innovation Act

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it aims to tackle housing challenges and promote environmental sustainability in Tribal communities, which often face unique and severe housing shortages and substandard conditions. By offering grants for homes with sustainable features, it could lead to more energy-efficient, durable, and affordable housing options for Tribal members, potentially reducing their long-term living costs through lower utility bills.

If this bill becomes law, it would create a dedicated funding stream to support green building practices on Tribal lands, addressing both infrastructure needs and climate change concerns simultaneously. Without this bill, Tribes and tribal housing groups would continue to rely on existing funding programs, which may not prioritize or specifically fund sustainable housing in the same targeted way, potentially slowing progress on both housing development and environmental resilience in these communities.

KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes a competitive grant program within HUD for Indian Tribes and Tribally designated housing entities.

Creates a new, dedicated funding source for housing projects on Tribal lands.

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Grants are specifically for building new residential units or adding sustainable features to existing units on Tribal land.

Directs funds towards improving housing quality and environmental performance in Tribal communities.

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Homes built or modified with these grants can only be rented to members of the specific Indian Tribe or Tribes served.

Ensures the benefits of the housing program are directly focused on Tribal members.

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Authorizes $150 million in funding for the program each fiscal year starting in 2025.

Provides significant potential financial backing for sustainable housing initiatives.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act

Secretary of HUD must establish the grant program.

Not later than 3 months after each fiscal year in which an eligible entity receives amounts

Eligible entities must submit a report to the Secretary.

Not later than 12 months after each fiscal year in which the Secretary awards a grant

Secretary must submit a report to Congress.

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
$150,000,000	Grant program for residential dwelling units with sustainable features	discretionary	for fiscal year 2025 and each subsequent fiscal year

GLOSSARY

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Indian Tribe: A federally recognized Native American Tribe.
Tribally designated housing entity: An organization chosen by an Indian Tribe to oversee and manage housing programs and services for that Tribe.
Residential dwelling unit: A home or apartment where one or more people live or intend to live.
Sustainable feature: A design element or technology in a home that helps reduce environmental impact, like solar panels, energy-efficient windows, or better insulation.
Grant program: A government initiative that provides funds to eligible organizations or individuals for specific purposes, often on a competitive basis.
Competitive basis: Funds are awarded based on a comparison of applications, with the best or most suitable proposals receiving the funding.
Authorization of Appropriations: A legislative act that permits money to be spent for a particular purpose, though the actual spending (appropriation) requires a separate future act.

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OCT 24, 25

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

OCT 24, 25

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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