HR 797 · 109th Congress · Native Americans

Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-14· Sponsored by Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
Enacted
Latest: Became Public Law No: 109-136.(2005-12-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends title V (Farm Housing) of the Housing Act of 1949 to state that federally recognized Indian tribes who exercise powers of self-government (or their instrumentalities) shall comply with the Indian Civil Rights Act (title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) when receiving assistance under title V. States that title VI (Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and title VIII (Fair Housing) of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 shall not apply to tribes: (1) covered by the Indian Civil Rights Act (title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); or (2) tribes acting under affordable housing provisions of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. Amends the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act to make Indian tribes, tribally designated housing entities, or other agencies primarily serving Indians eligible for Youthbuild grants.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats