H.R. 797 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005
H.R. 797 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 14, 2005, sponsored by Rick Renzi with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 109-136
What it does
Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from restricting access to the housing grant amount for any Indian tribe based solely on: (1) whether the recipient for the tribe retains program income; (2) the amount of any such program income retained; (3) whether the recipient retains…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Renzi (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2005
- Passed the HouseApr 6, 2005
- Passed the SenateNov 8, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2005
- Became lawDec 22, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-136. (Dec 22, 2005)
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Other Native Americans bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 794: Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act
- S. 279: A bill to amend the Act of June 7, 1924, to provide for the exercise of criminal jurisdiction.
- H.R. 327: To allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts affecting land within the…
- S. 1481: Indian Land Probate Reform Technical Corrections Act of 2005
- S. 1892: A bill to amend Public Law 107-153 to modify a certain date.
- S. 449: A bill to facilitate shareholder consideration of proposals to make Settlement Common Stock under…
- H.R. 3351: Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2006
- S. 1382: A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to accept the conveyance of certain land, to be…
- S. 1773: Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act of 2005
- S. 2464: Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2006
Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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