,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dbgf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #bf1 #bjbf,ms4 ,murkowski 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,schatz1 ,mr4 ,daines1 ,mr4 ,lujn1 ,mr4 ,sullivan1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 and ,mr4 ,crapo7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,modernization ,act of #bjbf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,flexibility for community compass technical assistance4,sec4 #d4 ,consolidation of environmental review requirements4,sec4 #e4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #f4 ,eligible families4,sec4 #g4 ,student housing assistance4,sec4 #h4 ,clarification of application of rent rule to units owned or operated by ,indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity4,sec4 #i4 ,de minimis exemption for procurement of goods and services4,sec4 #aj4 ,procurement policies4,sec4 #aa4 ,total development cost maximum cost4,sec4 #ab4 ,homeownership or lease-to-own low-income requirement and income targeting4,sec4 #ac4 ,lease requirements and tenant selection4,sec4 #ad4 ,housing counseling certification exemption4,sec4 #ae4 ,statutory authority to suspend grant funds in emergencies4,sec4 #af4 ,streamlining reporting requirements4,sec4 #ag4 ,reports to ,congress4,sec4 #ah4 #ii-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposes4,sec4 #ai4 ,innovative readiness training program coordination4,sec4 #bj4 ,amendments for block grants for affordable housing activities4,sec4 #ba4 ,reauthorization of housing assistance for ,native ,hawaiians4,sec4 #bb4 ,community-based development organizations and special activities by ,indian tribes4,sec4 #bc4 ,eligibility for housing counseling grants4,sec4 #bd4 ,section #ahd ,indian ,home ,loan ,guarantee program4,sec4 #be4 ,loan guarantees for ,native ,hawaiian housing4,sec4 #bf4 ,rental assistance for homeless or at-risk ,indian veterans4,sec4 #bg4 ,continuum of care4,sec4 #bh4 ,application of ,build ,america1 ,buy ,america requirements4,sec4 #bi4 ,formula negotiated rulemaking4,sec4 #cj4 ,pilot program for housing assistance for homeless ,native ,americans and ,alaska ,natives4,sec4 #ca4 ,pilot program for housing assistance for homeless ,native ,hawaiians4,sec4 #cb4 ,tribal and rural continuum of care builds program4,sec4 #cc4 ,,hud ,tribal ,intergovernmental ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #cd4 ,housing supply chain challenges4,sec4 #ce4 ,report on housing in ,alaska4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands ,the term ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands has the meaning given the term in section #hja of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba74 7#b7 ,domestic violence ,the term domestic violence has the meaning given the term in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a774 7#c7 ,federally recognized tribe2 ,indian area2 ,indian tribe2 tribally designated housing entity ,the terms ,federally recognized tribe1 ,indian area1 ,indian tribe1 and tribally designated housing entity have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7#d7 ,hawaiian ,home ,lands ,the term ,hawaiian ,home ,lands means lands that-- 7,a7 have the status as ,hawaiian home lands under section #bjd of the ,hawaiian ,homes ,commission ,act1 #aibj 7#db ,stat4 #aaj72 or 7,b7 are acquired pursuant to that ,act4 7#e7 ,homeless youth ,the term homeless youth has the meaning given the term in section #chg of the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #aabgi74 7#f7 ,native ,hawaiian ,the term ,native ,hawaiian means any individual who is-- 7,a7 a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 a descendant of the aboriginal people1 who1 prior to #aggh1 occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that currently constitutes the ,state of ,hawaii1 as evidenced by-- 7i7 genealogical records2 7ii7 verification by kupuna 7elders7 or kama'aina 7long-term community residents72 or 7iii7 birth records of the ,state of ,hawaii4 7#g7 ,native ,hawaiian organization2 ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization ,the terms ,native ,hawaiian organization and ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization have the meanings given those terms in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#i7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #c4 ,flexibility for community compass technical assistance ,the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aja 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa71 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,technical assistance flexibility ,notwithstanding any requirement of the ,community ,compass ,technical ,assistance and ,capacity ,building ,program1 in approving technical assistance requests1 the ,secretary shall grant an ,indian tribe or a tribally designated housing entity requesting such technical assistance maximum flexibility and deference when determining the allowable uses of such technical assistance funding4 2 and 7#b7 in section #hjb 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbbb71 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,technical assistance flexibility ,notwithstanding any requirement of the ,community ,compass ,technical ,assistance and ,capacity ,building ,program1 in approving technical assistance requests1 the ,secretary shall grant the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 or its subrecipients under subsection 7e77#b71 requesting such technical assistance maximum flexibility and deference when determining the allowable uses of such technical assistance funding4 4 #d4 ,consolidation of environmental review requirements ,section #aje of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by inserting 1 or a tribally designated housing entity official designated by the tribe1 after tribe2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,secretary may and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,timeline ,the ,secretary shall act upon a waiver request submitted under this subsection not later than #fj days after receiving the request4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end of the following3 7e7 ,consolidation of environmental review requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a project carried out using amounts provided under this ,act1 including under title ,,viii of this ,act or carried out by an ,indian tribe1 or under a grant made to an ,indian tribe under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 the ,indian tribe1 recipient1 or the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,homelands1 as applicable1 shall be deemed to be in compliance with the environmental review requirements under this section or section #hjf of this ,act1 under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 and under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 and the ,indian tribe or the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,homelands1 as applicable1 shall be discharged from any applicable environmental review requirements that may apply to ,federal agencies with respect to the use of additional ,federal funding sources for that project1 if-- 7,a7 a recipient is using #a or more sources of ,federal funds in addition to assistance provided under this ,act or under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7,b7 the sum of the other sources of ,federal funds described in subparagraph 7,a7 do not exceed #di percent of the ,federal share of the project cost2 and 7,c7 the recipient's ,indian tribe or the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,homelands1 as applicable1 has assumed all of the responsibilities for environmental review1 decisionmaking1 and action pursuant to this section1 section #hjf of this ,act1 or title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 as applicable4 7#b7 ,effect ,upon completion of an environmental review for a project described in paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary1 as applicable1 no other ,federal agency providing additional ,federal funds for the project shall be required to conduct a separate or supplemental environmental review for purposes of compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any other provision of ,federal law described in paragraph 7#a71 except to the extent that the project is materially changed in a manner that was not analyzed in the consolidated review4 7f7 ,environmental streamlining ,with respect to a project carried using amounts provided under this ,act1 including under title ,,viii of this ,act or grants made to an ,indian tribe under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 each of the following applies3 7#a7 ,general exemption ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the following activities are exempt from any environmental review requirements3 7,a7 ,an activity for which a similar statutory exemption applies to comparable activities carried out by another ,federal agency4 7,b7 ,an affordable housing activity with a total development cost of not more than #bej1jjj4 7,c7 ,an activity consisting solely of the acquisition of real property or long-term equipment using non-,federal funds4 7,d7 ,an activity consisting of the rehabilitation of an existing structure1 if-- 7i7 the cost of such rehabilitation is less than #ej percent of the market value of the structure before rehabilitation2 and 7ii7 the rehabilitation does not involve ground disturbance1 an expansion or change in the footprint of the structure1 or any work affecting a structure that is listed on the ,national ,register of ,historic ,places4 7#b7 ,determination by tribe ,an ,indian tribe that has assumed responsibility for environmental review1 decisionmaking1 and action pursuant to procedures established by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7e77#a77;,c7 shall make and document any determination that an activity qualifies for an exemption under this subsection1 and such determination shall be deemed sufficient for purposes of compliance by any other ,federal agency providing financial assistance for the activity4 7#c7 ,radon 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may not require recipients1 including the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 and ,indian tribes to consider or test for radon as part of the environmental review for the project4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be construed to limit the authority of a recipient or ,indian tribe to consider1 test for1 or mitigate radon4 7#d7 ,lead testing 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,remote area ,the term remote area means an area with a ,united ,states ,postal ,service ,,zip ,code that has a level #a ,frontier and ,remote ,area ,code1 as most recently posted on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7ii7 ,target housing ,the term target housing means target housing1 as defined in section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b71 that is assisted under this ,act4 7,b7 ,testing ,lead paint testing of target housing that is in a remote area1 and that is being rehabilitated1 renovated1 repaired1 or painted in a manner that will repair or disturb building components that are painted or coated1 shall be conducted through-- 7i7 paint chip testing1 lead-based paint inspection1 visual assessment for deteriorated paint1 or a lead risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards1 as applicable in accordance with section #cjb of the ,lead-,based ,paint ,poisoning ,prevention ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhbb72 or 7ii7 a visual assessment for deteriorated paint and use of lead test kits approved by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency in accordance with section #djb or #djd1 as applicable1 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhb1 #bfhd7 on each building component that is painted or coated and is to be disturbed4 7#e7 ,federal ,flood ,risk ,management ,standards ,the project shall not be subject to the ,federal ,flood ,risk ,management ,standards1 and the ,secretary shall revise regulations governing floodplain management and the protection of wetlands to exclude the ,federal ,flood ,risk ,management ,standards from applying to such projects4 7#f7 ,exemption from flood insurance requirements ,notwithstanding any provision of law1 the ,secretary may provide financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes to ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities under any program administered by the ,secretary for a property that-- 7,a7 is owned by the ,indian tribe1 tribally designated housing entity1 tribal organization1 or other ,tribal entity2 and 7,b7 is-- 7i7 not covered by flood insurance2 or 7ii7 not located in a jurisdiction that participates in the national flood insurance program4 7#g7 ,exemptions from certain separation distance requirements for projects from storage tanks 7,a7 ,residential tanks ,a recipient1 including the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 carrying out activities under this ,act or an ,indian tribe carrying out activities under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 shall be exempt from the acceptable separation distance and mitigation requirements of the ,secretary for residential tanks when the tank-- 7i7 has a capacity of not more than #a1cbj gallons2 7ii7 is intended to contain common liquid fuels such as gasoline1 fuel oil1 kerosene1 diesel1 liquified petroleum gas 7propane71 or crude oil2 7iii7 is sited on land or property that contains a #a- to #d-;family dwelling2 7iv7 is intended to be used solely by residents of such dwelling2 and 7v7 is intended to be used by residents of such dwelling exclusively for non-commercial1 non-industrial purposes4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the authority of a recipient1 including the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 or an ,indian tribe to consider acceptable separation distance or implementation mitigation measures for residential tanks4 7,c7 ,above ground storage tanks ,the acceptable separation distance requirements of the ,secretary between a residential structure assisted by a recipient1 including the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 with funds under this ,act 7or assisted with funds under a grant to an ,indian tribe under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq477 and an above-ground storage tank used to store hazardous substances1 as defined in subpart ,c of part #ea of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 including mitigation measures1 shall not apply if the recipient1 including the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 or ,indian tribe determines that-- 7i7 the application of the requirements would prevent or materially impede the ability of the recipient or ,indian tribe to address its housing needs2 7ii7 the use of an alternative standard1 or the absence of a standard1 will not present an unacceptable risk to the health or safety or residents2 and 7iii7 the recipient or ,indian tribe has-- 7,i7 provided notice and an opportunity for comment to residents of the affected area regarding the proposed inapplicability of the requirements2 and 7,,ii7 developed and adopted a safety and response plan addressing the potential risks associated with an above ground storage tank4 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the authority of a recipient1 including the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 or an ,indian tribe to consider1 adopt1 or enforce acceptable separation distance standards or implement mitigation measures for risks associated with above ground storage tanks4 7#h7 ,wetland requirements ,the ,secretary may not apply additional requirements involving protection of wetlands in instances where-- 7,a7 an affected wetland requires a ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers ,general1 regional1 or individual permit2 and 7,b7 the recipient1 including the ,director of the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 or ,indian tribe complies with the conditions of the permit4 4 #e4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajh of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daag7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjji through #bjac and inserting #bjbg through #bjcc4 #f4 ,eligible families ,the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending section #bja7;b77#c7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daca7;b77#c77 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,other families 7,a7 ,essential families ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a recipient may provide housing or housing assistance provided through affordable housing activities assisted with grant amounts under this ,act for a family on an ,indian reservation or other ,indian area if the recipient determines that-- 7i7 the presence of the family on the ,indian reservation or other ,indian area is essential to the well-being of ,indian families2 and 7ii7 the need for housing for the family cannot reasonably be met without such assistance4 7,b7 ,homeownership assistance ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a recipient may provide assistance for homeownership activities under section #bjb or title ,,vi of this ,act with grant amounts under this ,act for ,indian families with a household income that does not exceed #abj percent of the median income for the area1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and such housing shall be considered affordable housing for purposes of this ,act1 provided a recipient shall not use more than #ej percent of its annual grant under this ,act to serve such families4 2 and 7#b7 in section #hji7;a77#b7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbbh7;a77#b771 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,exception to low-income requirement 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director may provide assistance for homeownership activities under-- 7,i7 section #haj7;b7 for ,native ,hawaiian families with a household income that does not exceed #abj percent of the median income for the area1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and such housing shall be considered affordable housing for purposes of this title2 or 7,,ii7 loan guarantee activities under section #ahd;,a of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;b7 to ,native ,hawaiian families who are not low-income families1 to the extent that the ,secretary approves the activities under that section to address a need for housing for those families that cannot be reasonably met without that assistance4 7ii7 ,limitation ,the ,director shall not use more than #ej percent of a grant provided under this title to serve families described in clause 7i77,i74 4 #g4 ,student housing assistance ,section #bjb7c7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacb7c77 is amended by inserting including college housing assistance1 after self-sufficiency and other services14 #h4 ,clarification of application of rent rule to units owned or operated by ,indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity ,section #bjc7;a7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting owned or operated by a recipient and after residing in a dwelling unit2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,self-determination ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 each recipient may establish its own policies governing maximum and minimum rents and homebuyer payments for dwelling units assisted under this ,act1 including rents and homebuyer payments that exceed #cj percent of the monthly adjusted income1 provided that the policies are written and made publicly available4 4 #i4 ,de minimis exemption for procurement of goods and services ,section #bjc7;g7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacc7;g77 is amended by striking #e1jjj and inserting #aej percent of the micro-purchase threshold set forth in section #bjj4cbj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 #aj4 ,procurement policies ,section #bjc of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,tribal procurement policies 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including subsection 7g71 a recipient may adopt its own policies and procedures governing the procurement of goods and services using amounts provided under this ,act4 7#b7 ,form ,a recipient with its own policies and procedures described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 make the policies and procedures written and publicly available2 and 7,b7 follow those policies and procedures4 7#c7 ,default ,if a recipient does not adopt its own policies and procedures under paragraph 7#a71 the recipient shall be subject to the procurement standards applicable to ,indian tribes in accordance with section #bjj4cag of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 4 #aa4 ,total development cost maximum cost ,section #bjc of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacc71 as amended by this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,total development cost maximum cost ,affordable housing that is developed1 acquired1 or assisted under the block grant program established under section #aja shall not exceed by more than #bj percent1 without prior approval of the ,secretary1 the total development cost maximum cost for all housing assisted under an affordable housing activity1 including development and model activities4 4 #ab4 ,homeownership or lease-to-own low-income requirement and income targeting ,the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bje 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dace7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph1 in the case of rental housing that is made available to a current rental family for conversion to a homebuyer or a lease-purchase unit1 that the current rental family can purchase through a contract of sale1 lease-purchase agreement1 or any other sales agreement1 is made available for purchase only by the current rental family1 if the rental family was a low-income family at the time of their initial occupancy of such unit2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking ,the provisions and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the provisions 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,applicability to improvements ,the provisions of subsection 7a77#b7 regarding binding commitments for the remaining useful life of property shall not apply to improvements of privately owned homes if the cost of the improvements do not exceed #aj percent of the maximum total development cost for the home4 2 and 7#b7 in section #hac7;a7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcb7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph1 in the case of rental housing that is made available to a current rental family for conversion to a homebuyer or a lease-purchase unit1 the current rental family can purchase through a contract of sale1 lease-purchase agreement1 or any other sales agreement1 is made available for purchase only by the current rental family1 if the rental family was a low-income family at the time of their initial occupancy of such unit2 and 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,applicability to improvements ,the provisions of subsection 7a77#b7 regarding binding commitments for the remaining useful life of property or other period as determined by the ,secretary shall not apply to improvements of privately owned homes if the cost of the improvements do not exceed #aj percent of the maximum total development cost for the home4 4 #ac4 ,lease requirements and tenant selection ,section #bjg of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,notice of termination ,the notice period described in subsection 7a77#c7 shall apply to projects and programs funded in part by amounts authorized under this ,act4 4 #ad4 ,housing counseling certification exemption 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baa4 ,housing counseling certification exemption 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ajf7;g77#a7 of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjax7g77#a771 ,indian tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 tribally designated housing entities1 and the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands carrying out homeownership counseling or rental housing counseling under section #aje7;a77#bj7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7;a77#bj77 or section #bjb7c7 or #haj7;b77#b77;,a7 of this ,act may not be required to comply with any housing counseling certification requirements established by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of an entity described in subsection 7a7 to obtain a housing counseling certification from the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-ccj2 #aaj ,stat4 #djaf7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj the following3 ,sec4 #baa4 ,housing counseling certification exemption4 4 #ae4 ,statutory authority to suspend grant funds in emergencies ,section #dja7;a77#d7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dafa7;a77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may take an action described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and inserting may immediately take an action described in paragraph 7#a77;,c72 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,procedural requirements 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary takes an action described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide notice to the recipient at the time that the ,secretary takes that action4 7ii7 ,notice requirements ,the notice under clause 7i7 shall inform the recipient that the recipient may request a hearing by not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary provides the notice4 7iii7 ,hearing requirements ,a hearing requested under clause 7ii7 shall be conducted-- 7,i7 in accordance with subpart ,a of part #bf of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,,ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 on an expedited basis4 7iv7 ,failure to conduct a hearing ,if a hearing requested under clause 7ii7 is not completed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the recipient requests the hearing1 the action of the ,secretary to limit the availability of payments shall no longer be effective4 4 #af4 ,streamlining reporting requirements ,section #djd of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dafd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,consolidated reporting ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall develop policies and procedures that authorize interested ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities receiving grant amounts under this ,act to submit to the ,secretary1 at their discretion1 #a consolidated annual performance report covering all grants the ,indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity receives under this ,act and from other grant programs administered by the ,secretary4 4 #ag4 ,reports to ,congress ,the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #djg 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dafg7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #ij and inserting #ahj2 and 7ii7 by striking ,congress and inserting ,committee on ,indian ,affairs and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,public availability ,the report described in subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available1 including to recipients4 2 and 7#b7 in section #hbc 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbdb7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #ij and inserting #ahj2 and 7ii7 by striking ,congress and inserting ,committee on ,indian ,affairs and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,public availability ,the report described in subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available1 including to recipients4 4 #ah4 #ii-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposes ,section #gjb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking #ej-year and inserting #ii-year2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #ej years and inserting #ii years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking #ej years and inserting #ii years4 #ai4 ,innovative readiness training program coordination 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjf4 ,innovative readiness training program coordination 7a7 ,coordination requirement ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense1 and with ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities that are recipients of funds under this ,act1 to maximize the benefit of the ,department of ,defense's ,innovative ,readiness ,training ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program171 when the ,program conducts civil engineering and construction activities in partnership with recipients of formula and competitive block grant funds made available under title ,i4 7b7 ,maximizing benefit ,the coordination under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the development of a joint ,memorandum of ,understanding between the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,department of ,defense to streamline the identification of suitable construction projects under this ,act2 7#b7 the synchronization of project planning and execution to ensure that ,program construction activities directly support the affordable housing goals and priorities identified in a housing plan submitted under section #ajb2 and 7#c7 the identification and communication of best practices to ,indian tribes for leveraging ,program resources1 including guidance on project eligibility and application processes4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-ccj2 #aaj ,stat4 #djaf7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjf the following3 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,innovative readiness training program coordination4 4 #bj4 ,amendments for block grants for affordable housing activities ,section #hjb7;e7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbbb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,director and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,subawards ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including provisions of ,state law requiring competitive procurement1 the ,director may make subawards to subrecipients1 except for for-profit entities1 using amounts provided under this title to carry out affordable housing activities upon a determination by the ,director that such subrecipients have adequate capacity to carry out activities in accordance with this ,act4 4 #ba4 ,reauthorization of housing assistance for ,native ,hawaiians ,section #hbd of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbdc7 is amended by striking such sums as may be necessary and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcc44 #bb4 ,community-based development organizations and special activities by ,indian tribes ,section #aje of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,special activities by ,indian tribes 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7,a7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,b7 ,tribally designated housing entity ,the term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7#b7 ,authorization ,an ,indian tribe 7or a tribal organization or tribally designated housing entity designated by the ,indian tribe7 receiving a grant under section #ajf7;a77#a7-- 7,a7 is authorized to directly carry out activities described in section #ajf7;a77#ae71 including the new construction of affordable housing2 and 7,b7 may not be subject to any limitation on the percentage of the grant that may be used to carry out the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #bc4 ,eligibility for housing counseling grants ,section #ajf7;a77#d7 of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjax7a77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking and and inserting a comma2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 ,indian tribes1 and tribally designated housing entities2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 ,indian tribes1 and tribally designated housing entities after organizations72 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph1 the terms ,indian tribe and tribally designated housing entity have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 4 #bd4 ,section #ahd ,indian ,home ,loan ,guarantee program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority ,to provide access to sources of private financing to ,indian families1 ,indian housing authorities1 and ,indian tribes1 who otherwise could not acquire housing financing because of the unique legal status of ,indian lands and the unique nature of tribal economies1 and to expand homeownership opportunities to ,indian families1 tribally designated housing entities1 ,indian housing authorities1 and ,indian tribes on fee simple lands1 the ,secretary may guarantee not to exceed #ajj percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on any loan eligible under subsection 7b7 made to an ,indian family1 tribally designated housing entity1 ,indian housing authority1 or ,indian tribe on trust land and fee simple land4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,eligible housing ,the loan shall be used to construct1 acquire1 refinance1 or rehabilitate #a- to #d-;family dwellings that are standard housing4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7ii7 by striking ,the loan and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the loan 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,any other lender that is supervised1 approved1 regulated1 or insured by any agency of the ,federal ,government1 including any entity certified as a community development financial institution by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7;a774 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,direct guarantee endorsement process and indemnification 7i7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may1 dependent on the available systems development and staffing resources1 delegate to eligible lenders the authority to directly endorse loans under this section4 7ii7 ,indemnification 7,i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a loan guaranteed under this section was not originated in accordance with the requirements established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may require the lender approved under this subparagraph to indemnify the ,secretary for the loss or potential loss1 irrespective of whether the violation caused or will cause the loan default4 7,,ii7 ,fraud or misrepresentation ,if fraud or misrepresentation is involved in a loan guaranteed under this section1 the ,secretary may require the originating lender approved under this subparagraph to indemnify the ,secretary for the loss regardless of whether there was a payment made by the ,secretary under the guarantee4 7,,iii7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary may implement any requirement described in this subparagraph by regulation1 notice or ,dear ,lender ,letter4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 except1 as determined by the ,secretary1 when there is a loan modification under subsection 7h77#a77;,b71 the term of the loan shall not exceed #dj years2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,review of lenders 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may periodically review the lenders originating1 underwriting1 or servicing single family mortgage loans under this section4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in conducting a review under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall compare the lender with other lenders originating or underwriting loan guarantees for ,indian housing based on the rates of defaults and claims for guaranteed loans originated1 underwritten1 or serviced by that lender2 and 7ii7 may compare the lender with such other lenders based on underwriting quality1 geographic area served1 or any commonly used factors the ,secretary determines necessary for comparing mortgage default risk1 provided that the comparison is of factors that the ,secretary would expect to affect the default risk of mortgage loans guaranteed by the ,secretary4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,before and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 before 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply when the ,secretary exercises its discretion to delegate direct guarantee endorsement authority to eligible lenders under subsection 7b77#d77;,b77i74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exceptions ,when the ,secretary exercises its discretion to delegate direct guarantee endorsement authority to eligible lenders under subsection 7b77#d77;,b77i7-- 7i7 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply2 and 7ii7 the direct guarantee endorsement lender may issue a certificate under this paragraph as evidence of the guarantee in accordance with requirements established by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 or where applicable1 the direct guarantee endorsement lender1 after ,secretary in each place that term appears2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,the term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 4 7b7 ,loan guarantees for ,indian housing ,section #ahd7;i77#e7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a7i77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,there are authorized to be appropriated for those costs such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcc42 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjbg through #bjcc4 #be4 ,loan guarantees for ,native ,hawaiian housing ,section #ahd;,a of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 and to expand homeownership opportunities to ,native ,hawaiian families who are eligible to receive a homestead under the ,hawaiian ,homes ,commission ,act1 #aibj 7#db ,stat4 #ajh7 on fee simple lands in the ,state of ,hawaii after markets2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,eligible housing ,the loan shall be used to construct1 acquire1 refinance1 or rehabilitate #a- to #d-;family dwellings that are standard housing4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clause 7iv7 as clause 7v72 and 7,,ii7 by adding after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 ,any other lender that is supervised1 approved1 regulated1 or insured by any agency of the ,federal ,government1 including any entity certified as a community development financial institution by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7;a774 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,direct guarantee endorsement and indemnification 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a loan guaranteed under this section was not originated in accordance with the requirements established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may require the lender approved under this paragraph to indemnify the ,secretary for the loss or potential loss1 irrespective of whether the violation caused or will cause the loan default4 7ii7 ,direct guarantee endorsement ,the ,secretary may1 dependent on the availability of systems development and staffing resources1 delegate to eligible lenders the authority to directly endorse loans under this section4 7iii7 ,fraud or misrepresentation ,if fraud or misrepresentation is involved in a loan guaranteed under this section1 the ,secretary may require the originating lender approved under this subparagraph to indemnify the ,secretary for the loss regardless of whether there was a payment made by the ,secretary under the guarantee4 7iv7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary may implement any requirements described in this subparagraph by regulation1 notice1 or ,dear ,lender ,letter4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 except1 as determined by the ,secretary1 when there is a loan modification under subsection 7i77#a77;,b71 the term of the loan shall not exceed #dj years2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,review of lenders 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may periodically review the lenders originating1 underwriting1 or servicing single family mortgage loans under this section4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in conducting a review under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall compare the lender with other lenders originating or underwriting loan guarantees for ,indian housing and ,native ,hawaiian housing based on the rates of defaults and claims for guaranteed loans originated1 underwritten1 or serviced by that lender2 7ii7 may compare the lender with such other lenders based on underwriting quality1 geographic area served1 or any commonly used factors the ,secretary determines necessary for comparing mortgage default risk1 provided that the comparison is of factors that the ,secretary would expect to affect the default risk of mortgage loans guaranteed by the ,secretary2 7iii7 shall implement the comparisons described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 by regulation1 notice1 or ,dear ,lender ,letter2 and 7iv7 may terminate the approval of a lender to originate1 underwrite1 or service loan guarantees for housing under this section if the ,secretary determines that the mortgage loans originated1 underwritten1 or serviced by the lender present an unacceptable risk to the ,hawaiian ,housing ,loan ,guarantee ,fund established under subsection 7j7-- 7,i7 based on a comparison of any of the factors set forth in this subparagraph2 or 7,,ii7 by a determination that the lender engaged in fraud or misrepresentation4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,before and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7,c71 before2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,if and inserting ,except as provided under subparagraph 7,c71 before2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,exception ,when the ,secretary exercises its discretion to delegate direct guarantee endorsement authority pursuant to subsection 7c77#d77;,c77ii71 subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of this paragraph shall not apply4 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,standard for approval 7,a7 ,approval ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may approve a loan for guarantee under this section and issue a certificate under this subsection only if the ,secretary determines that there is a reasonable prospect of repayment of the loan4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,when the ,secretary exercises its discretion to delegate direct guarantee endorsement authority pursuant to subsection 7c77#d77;,c77ii7-- 7i7 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply2 and 7ii7 the direct guarantee endorsement lender may issue a certificate under this paragraph as evidence of the guarantee in accordance with requirements prescribed by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting or1 where applicable1 the direct guarantee endorsement lender1 after ,secretary2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7j77#e77;,b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,there are authorized to be appropriated for those costs such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcc44 #bf4 ,rental assistance for homeless or at-risk ,indian veterans ,section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,indian veterans housing rental assistance program 7i7 ,definitions ,in this subparagraph3 7,i7 ,eligible ,indian veteran ,the term eligible ,indian veteran means an ,indian veteran who is-- 7aa7 homeless or at risk of homelessness2 and 7bb7 living-- 7,,aa7 on or near a reservation2 or 7,,bb7 in or near any other ,indian area4 7,,ii7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means a recipient eligible to receive a grant under section #aja of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7,,iii7 ,indian2 ,indian area ,the terms ,indian and ,indian area have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7,,iv7 ,indian veteran ,the term ,indian veteran means an ,indian who is a veteran4 7,v7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program carried out under clause 7ii74 7,,vi7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7ii7 ,program specifications ,the ,secretary may not use less than #e percent of the amounts made available for rental assistance under this paragraph to carry out a rental assistance and supported housing program1 to be known as the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 by awarding grants for the benefit of eligible ,indian veterans4 7iii7 ,model 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 the ,secretary shall model the ,program on the rental assistance and supported housing program authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 and applicable appropriations ,acts1 including administration in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,,ii7 ,exceptions 7aa7 ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,after consultation with ,indian tribes1 eligible recipients1 and any other appropriate tribal organizations1 the ,secretary may make necessary and appropriate modifications to facilitate the use of the ,program by eligible recipients to serve eligible ,indian veterans4 7bb7 ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs ,after consultation with ,indian tribes1 eligible recipients1 and any other appropriate tribal organizations1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may make necessary and appropriate modifications to facilitate the use of the ,program by eligible recipients to serve eligible ,indian veterans4 7iv7 ,eligible recipients ,the ,secretary shall make amounts for rental assistance and associated administrative costs under the ,program available in the form of grants to eligible recipients4 7v7 ,funding criteria ,the ,secretary shall award grants under the ,program based on-- 7,i7 need2 7,,ii7 administrative capacity2 and 7,,iii7 any other funding criteria established by the ,secretary in a notice published in the ,federal ,register after consulting with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7vi7 ,administration ,grants awarded under the ,program shall be administered in accordance with the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq471 except that recipients shall-- 7,i7 submit to the ,secretary1 in a manner prescribed by the ,secretary1 reports on the utilization of rental assistance provided under the ,program2 and 7,,ii7 provide to the ,secretary information specified by the ,secretary to assess the effectiveness of the ,program in serving eligible ,indian veterans4 7vii7 ,consultation 7,i7 ,grant recipients2 tribal organizations ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall consult with eligible recipients and any other appropriate tribal organization on the design of the ,program to ensure the effective delivery of rental assistance and supportive services to eligible ,indian veterans under the ,program4 7,,ii7 ,indian ,health ,service ,the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service shall provide any assistance requested by the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs in carrying out the ,program4 7viii7 ,waiver 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 the ,secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of law 7including regulations7 that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of rental assistance made available under the ,program if the ,secretary finds that the waiver or alternative requirement is necessary for the effective delivery and administration of rental assistance under the ,program to eligible ,indian veterans4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may not waive or specify alternative requirements under subclause 7,i7 for any provision of law 7including regulations7 relating to labor standards or the environment4 7ix7 ,renewal grants ,the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 set aside1 from amounts made available for tenant-based rental assistance under this subsection and without regard to the amounts used for new grants under clause 7ii71 such amounts as may be necessary to award renewal grants to eligible recipients that received a grant under the ,program in a previous year2 and 7,,ii7 specify criteria that an eligible recipient must satisfy to receive a renewal grant under subclause 7,i71 including providing data on how the eligible recipient used the amounts of any grant previously received under the ,program4 7x7 ,reporting ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 shall-- 7,i7 conduct a review of the implementation of the ,program1 including any factors that may have limited its success2 and 7,,ii7 submit a report describing the results of the review under subclause 7,,ii7 to-- 7aa7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7bb7 the ,subcommittee on ,indian and ,insular ,affairs of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7xi7 ,impact on formula current assisted stock ,for a given fiscal year's allocation formula of the ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grant program1 as authorized under title ,i of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 the number of qualifying low-income housing dwelling units under section #cjb7;b77#a7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daeb7;b77#a77 shall not be reduced due to the placement of an eligible ,indian veteran assisted with amounts provided under the ,program within such qualifying units4 4 #bg4 ,continuum of care ,title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#cb7 through 7#ce7 as paragraphs 7#cc7 through 7#cf7 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ca7 the following3 7#cb7 ,tribally designated housing entity ,the term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 2 7#b7 in section #dbc7;g7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachc7;g771 by inserting ,indian tribe1 tribally designated housing entity1 after private nonprofit organization12 and 7#c7 in section #dce 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachi7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting 7a7 ,eligible entities4--,notwithstanding2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 as so designated1 by striking 7as defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc772 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,civil rights exemptions 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,formula area ,the term formula area has the meaning given the term in section #ajjj4cjb of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,b7 ,tribal project ,the term ,tribal project means a project in which amounts provided under this ,act shall be used specifically to benefit ,tribal communities or ,tribal members4 7#b7 ,exemptions ,with respect to grants awarded to carry out eligible activities under this subtitle1 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 shall not apply to applications or awards for-- 7,a7 projects to be carried out-- 7i7 on or off reservation or trust lands for awards made to ,indian ,tribes or tribally designated housing entities2 or 7ii7 on reservation or trust lands for awards made to eligible entities2 or 7,b7 ,tribal projects located in ,indian ,housing ,block ,grant formula areas4 7c7 ,certification ,notwithstanding section #ajf of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjf7 and section #djc of this ,act1 with respect to applications for projects to be carried out on reservations or trust land using grants awarded under this subtitle-- 7#a7 the applications shall contain a certification of consistency with an approved ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab72 and 7#b7 ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities that are recipients of awards for projects on reservations or trust land from such funds shall certify that they are following an approved housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab74 7d7 ,consolidated plan exemption ,a collaborative applicant for a continuum of care whose geographic area includes only reservation or trust land is not required to meet the requirement described in section #djb7;f77#b74 7e7 ,waiver authority for ,tribal participation ,in administering the amounts made available under this subtitle1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the ,secretary or the use by the recipient of these amounts 7except for requirements related to labor standards and the environment71 if the ,secretary finds that-- 7#a7 good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement2 and 7#b7 such waiver or alternative requirement-- 7,a7 is necessary to modify any requirements preventing the participation of ,indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities in the program under this subtitle2 or 7,b7 would expedite or facilitate the use of funds4 7f7 ,environmental review ,projects under this title shall be treated as assistance for special projects that are subject to section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cedg71 and subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section1 and with respect to projects under this title1 an ,indian tribe shall be considered a ,state for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of such ,act4 4 #bh4 ,application of ,build ,america1 ,buy ,america requirements ,the requirements under the ,build ,america1 ,buy ,america ,act 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja note7 and any implementing regulations or guidance do not apply to any programs1 projects1 or activities assisted in whole or in part with ,federal financial assistance provided by the ,secretary to ,indian tribes1 tribally designated housing entities1 tribal organizations1 or the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands under any program administered by the ,secretary4 #bi4 ,formula negotiated rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the negotiated rulemaking that is initiated by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,c7 of section #ajf of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaf7 immediately following the date of enactment of this ,act shall not include any changes to the regulations governing the allocation formula under section #cjb of such ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daeb74 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall be construed as limiting the authority of the ,secretary to revise such regulations governing the allocation formula under such section #cjb other than as described in subsection 7a74 #cj4 ,pilot program for housing assistance for homeless ,native ,americans and ,alaska ,natives 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native ,the term eligible ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native means a member of an ,indian ,tribe who is homeless or at risk of homelessness1 as defined in sections #ajc and #dja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb1 #aacfj74 7#b7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means an ,indian tribe1 or a tribally designated housing entity or tribal organization designated by such ,indian tribe to apply for a grant on its behalf under this section4 7#c7 ,program ,the term ,program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may use not more than #e percent of the amounts made available for grants under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 each fiscal year to carry out a housing and supportive services program1 to be known as the ,tribal ,homeless ,assistance program1 by awarding grants to eligible recipients for the benefit of eligible ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives4 7c7 ,model2 consultation ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 shall-- 7#a7 model the ,program on the rental assistance and supported housing program authorized under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai77 and applicable appropriations ,acts for ,native ,american veterans that are homeless or at risk of homelessness living on or near a reservation or other ,indian areas2 and 7#b7 consult with eligible recipients to ensure effective delivery of grants under the ,program4 7d7 ,application ,each eligible recipient applying for a grant under the ,program shall submit to the ,secretary an application that describes how the partnership of the eligible recipient with an ,indian tribe1 tribal organization1 nonprofit organization1 or the ,indian ,health ,service will provide #b years of mandatory case management services to a beneficiary of housing assistance provided under the ,program1 including in partnership with other qualified organizations1 when appropriate4 7e7 ,priority ,an eligible recipient that receives a grant under the ,program shall prioritize providing assistance to homeless youth1 families with children1 and survivors of domestic violence4 7f7 ,funding criteria ,grants awarded under the ,program shall be based on need1 administrative capacity1 and other criteria established by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,indian ,health ,service and eligible recipients4 7g7 ,administration and waiver authority ,the ,program shall be administered in accordance with the requirements under the ,native ,american ,housing and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq471 provided that the ,secretary shall be authorized to waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of funds made available under the ,program 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 and labor standards71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waiver or alternative requirement is necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such assistance4 7h7 ,renewal grants ,the ,secretary may set aside amounts made available under subsection 7b7 for renewal grants under the ,program and define renewal criteria1 including data reporting4 7i7 ,study on barriers to implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 shall review and submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the ,program1 including any barriers to implementation4 #ca4 ,pilot program for housing assistance for homeless ,native ,hawaiians 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible ,native ,hawaiian ,the term eligible ,native ,hawaiian means a ,native ,hawaiian who is homeless or at risk of homelessness1 as defined in sections #ajc and #dja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb1 #aacfj74 7#b7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 a ,native ,hawaiian ,organization1 or a ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization4 7#c7 ,program ,the term ,program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may use up to #a percent of the amounts made available for grants under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 each fiscal year to carry out a housing and supportive services program1 to be known as the ,native ,hawaiian ,homeless ,assistance program1 by awarding grants to eligible recipients for the benefit of eligible ,native ,hawaiians in the ,state of ,hawaii4 7c7 ,model2 consultation ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,native ,hawaiian ,relations in the ,department of the ,interior1 shall-- 7#a7 model the ,program on the rental assistance and supported housing program authorized under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai77 and applicable appropriations ,acts for ,native ,american veterans that are homeless or at risk of homelessness living on or near a reservation or other ,indian areas2 and 7#b7 consult with eligible recipients to ensure effective delivery of grants under the ,program4 7d7 ,application ,each eligible recipient applying for a grant under the ,program shall submit to the ,secretary an application that describes how the partnership of the eligible recipient with a ,native ,hawaiian ,organization or a nonprofit organization will provide #b years of mandatory case management services to a beneficiary of housing assistance provided under the ,program1 including in partnership with other qualified organizations1 when appropriate4 7e7 ,priority ,an eligible recipient that receives a grant under the ,program shall prioritize providing assistance to homeless youth1 families with children1 and survivors of domestic violence4 7f7 ,funding criteria ,grants awarded under the ,program shall be based on need1 administrative capacity1 and other criteria established by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,office of ,native ,hawaiian ,relations in the ,department of the ,interior and eligible recipients4 7g7 ,administration and waiver authority ,the ,program shall be administered in accordance with the requirements under the ,native ,american ,housing and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq471 provided that the ,secretary shall be authorized to waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of funds made available under the ,program 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such assistance2 and provided that the ,secretary may by regulation provide for the release of funds for specific projects to eligible recipients under this section if the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands assumes all of the responsibilities for environmental review1 decisionmaking1 and action pursuant to section #hjf7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,native ,american ,housing and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif4 7h7 ,renewal grants ,the ,secretary may set aside amounts made available under subsection 7b7 for renewal grants under the ,program and define renewal criteria1 including data reporting4 7i7 ,study on barriers to implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,native ,hawaiian ,relations in the ,department of the ,interior1 shall review and submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the ,program1 including any barriers to implementation4 #cb4 ,tribal and rural continuum of care builds program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an ,indian tribe1 a tribally designated housing entity1 a ,tribal organization1 the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 a ,native ,hawaiian organization1 and a ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization4 7#b7 ,formula area ,the term formula area has the meaning given the term in section #ajjj4cjb of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#c7 ,tribal project ,the term ,tribal project means a project in which amounts provided under this section shall be used specifically to benefit ,tribal communities or ,tribal members4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish and carry out a program1 to be known as the ,tribal and ,rural ,continuum of ,care ,builds ,program1 to provide competitive grants under the subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 for the construction1 acquisition1 or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or overcrowded living conditions4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,of amounts made available to a recipient of a grant under this section-- 7#a7 the eligible entity may use grant funds for capital costs1 including new construction1 acquisition1 and rehabilitation of housing units1 and any other eligible activities specified by the ,secretary2 7#b7 not more than #bj percent of total grant funds may be used for eligible supportive services1 operating costs1 rental assistance1 or other eligible activities as described in section #dbc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachc72 and 7#c7 not more than #aj percent of total grant funds may be used for administrative costs4 7d7 ,tribal priority ,not less than #ge percent of amounts made available under this section shall be reserved for projects that benefit ,indian tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian community-based organizations1 nonprofit organizations serving ,indian tribes or ,native ,hawaiians1 or projects that take place in ,indian areas4 7e7 ,set-,aside for small ,states ,not less than #be percent of amounts made available under this section shall be reserved for eligible entities located in ,states with populations of less than #b1ejj1jjj1 except that if the ,secretary receives insufficient applications from such areas1 remaining amounts may be reallocated to other eligible entities of grants under this section4 7f7 ,coordination requirements ,eligible recipients seeking a grant under this section shall demonstrate coordination with ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 tribally designated housing entities1 the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian community-based organizations1 healthcare providers1 social service agencies1 or housing partners4 7g7 ,program requirements ,except as modified under this section1 grants under this section shall be administered in accordance with the requirements of part #egh of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 provided that-- 7#a7 for purposes of environmental review1 projects under this section shall be treated as assistance for special projects that are subject to section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cedg72 and 7#b7 subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section1 and with respect to projects under this section1 an ,indian tribe or the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands shall be considered a ,state for purposes of such section #cje7;c74 7h7 ,civil rights exemptions ,with respect to grants awarded to carry out eligible activities under this section1 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 shall not apply to applications or awards for-- 7#a7 projects to be carried out-- 7,a7 on or off reservation or trust lands for awards made to ,indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities2 or 7,b7 on reservation or trust lands for awards made to eligible entities2 or 7#b7 ,tribal projects located in ,indian ,housing ,block ,grant formula areas4 7i7 ,certification ,notwithstanding section #ajf of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjf7 and subsection 7g7 of this section with respect to applications for projects to be carried out on reservations or trust land using grants awarded under this section-- 7#a7 the applications shall contain a certification that the applicant consulted with the recipient7s7 required to submit an ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab72 and 7#b7 ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities that are recipients of awards for projects on reservations or trust land from such funds shall certify that they have consulted with the recipients required to submit an ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab74 7j7 ,consolidated plan exemption ,a collaborative applicant for a ,continuum of ,care whose geographic area includes reservation or trust land is not required to meet the requirement described in section #djb7;f77#b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj;a7f77#b77 in order to be eligible for assistance under the ,continuum of ,care program under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq474 7k7 ,waiver authority for tribal participation ,in administering the amounts made available under this section1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the ,secretary or the use by the recipient of these amounts 7except for requirements related to labor standards and the environment71 if the ,secretary finds that-- 7#a7 good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement2 and 7#b7 such waiver or alternative requirement is necessary to modify any requirements preventing the participation of eligible entities in the ,continuum of ,care ,program under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 or would expedite or facilitate the use of funds4 7l7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#b7 such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year thereafter4 #cc4 ,,hud ,tribal ,intergovernmental ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,tribal ,intergovernmental ,advisory ,committee described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall maintain the ,tribal ,intergovernmental ,advisory ,committee to facilitate a formal government-to-government advisory body composed of leaders of ,federally recognized tribes 7or their designated employees with authority to act on their behalf7 to provide policy recommendations on programs and activities of the ,department that affect ,indian and ,alaska ,native communities4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 be composed of-- 7,a7 not more than #af ,tribal delegates1 of whom1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 #b members each should be from each of the regions of the ,office of ,native ,american ,programs of the ,department2 and 7ii7 not more than #c members should be at-large members2 and 7,b7 representatives of the ,department1 including the ,secretary or a designee thereof and relevant ,assistant ,secretaries2 and 7#b7 include #b ,tribal co-chairs selected by and from among the delegates described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7d7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 advise the ,department on housing priorities for ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian communities2 7#b7 recommend policy1 funding1 and administrative improvements for programs of the ,department impacting ,indian tribes2 7#c7 enhance intergovernmental communication and coordination on initiatives of the ,department2 7#d7 support region- and national-level ,tribal consultation processes2 and 7#e7 ensure timely ,tribally informed feedback in policy development4 7e7 ,operations ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 develop and follow internal bylaws or protocols2 7#b7 hold not less than #b meetings per year1 in-person or virtually2 7#c7 reimburse travel and participation costs2 and 7#d7 notwithstanding subsection 7c77#a77;,a77iii71 be exempt from chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to section #bjd7;b7 of the ,unfunded ,mandates ,reform ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aecd7;b774 7f7 ,terms2 alternates 7#a7 ,terms ,members described in subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 shall serve staggered #b-year terms1 with initial staggering as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,alternates ,alternates may be designated by ,indian tribes to serve on the ,committee in the absence of the primary delegate4 7g7 ,support ,the ,secretary shall provide staff support1 logistics1 meeting facilities1 and administrative resources for the ,committee1 subject to the availability of appropriated funds4 #cd4 ,housing supply chain challenges ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,tribal ,intergovernmental ,advisory ,committee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available1 a report on-- 7#a7 housing supply chain challenges in ,tribal communities2 7#b7 work with the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands on a report on housing challenges impacting ,native ,hawaiian communities2 and 7#c7 recommended actions for ,congress and the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #ce4 ,report on housing in ,alaska ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,tribal ,intergovernmental ,advisory ,committee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 extract and compile all background1 issues1 recommendations1 and other information relevant for the ,state of ,alaska and the ,state of ,hawaii from reports of the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available1 a report entitled ,the ,alaska ,housing ,task ,force ,report1 and ,the ,native ,hawaiian ,housing ,task ,force ,report which shall contain the information described in paragraph 7#a74