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Published: 13 December 2017 13 December 2017

Washington, D.C. (December 13, 2017) The House Committee on Financial Services held a legislative markup that debated and passed H.R. 3864, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), sponsored by Congressman Steve Pearce:

“This legislation provides Native American tribes greater autonomy and authority over their federal affordable housing funds, which is a driving force for increased access to safe and affordable housing on tribal lands. From increased access to quality housing, to lease-to-own programs aimed at providing rural tribes with the resources and flexibility to develop modern communities, NAHASDA empowers tribes to meet the unique housing challenges of each community.

Prosperity and opportunity have eluded Native American families on tribal lands for too long. The reforms I’ve laid out in this legislation will reduce inefficiencies within government spending, and ultimately, support some of the most vulnerable communities throughout New Mexico and our country. I’m pleased to see this legislation pass through Committee today, moving one step closer to providing greater prosperity and opportunity for Native American families on tribal lands.”

Watch Rep. Pearce open debate on H.R. 3864 in Financial Services Committee here.



Background
In September 2017, Rep. Pearce introduced H.R. 3864, the reauthorization of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA), to increase access to safe and affordable housing for Native Americans across the nation. This 5-year reauthorization bill is a model in how the federal government can, by increasing stakeholder participation, assist millions in creating better living conditions and housing opportunities for low-income families.

NAHASDA was first signed into law in 1996 to make housing assistance directly available to tribes through the Indian Housing Bl