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H.R. 3927 (100th)

Indian Housing Act of 1988

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 February 1988

Last action

29 June 1988 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-358.

Sponsors

Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bartlett, Steve [R-TX-3], Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY]

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

20 June 2025

Housing

Summary

Indian Housing Act of 1988 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish a separate assisted housing program for Indians and Alaska Natives. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a mutual help homeownership opportunity program for Indians and Alaska Natives. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to Indian housing authorities (IHA) for such purpose. Requires a participating family to enter into a mutual help and occupancy agreement with the IHA which shall provide for: (1) a family contribution of land, labor, cash, or materials of at least $1,500 (which may be made by the tribe on behalf of the family); (2) monthly payments based either on adjusted income or certain operating expenses; (3) maintenance of the dwelling and utilities; and (4) homeownership opportunities. Directs the Secretary to consider public housing prototype costs in determining maximum IHA contributions. Authorizes the Secretary, to the extent provided in appropriation Acts, to provide advances to related facilities and services. Requires reimbursement agreements to be made with the appropriate entities before advances may be made. Defines "Indian" to mean any person recognized as being an Indian or Alaska Native by an Indian tribe, the Federal Government, or any State.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 February 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 March 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 April 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 April 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 5 May 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 356.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 5 May 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. Report No: 100-604.

    Source: Committee

  12. 5 May 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. Report No: 100-604.

    Source: Committee

  13. 10 May 1988

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 312 - 106 (Record Vote No: 112).

    Source: Floor

  14. 10 May 1988

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 312 - 106 (Record Vote No: 112).

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 May 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 May 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  17. 10 June 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1987 without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 June 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1987 without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  19. 10 June 1988

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  20. 10 June 1988

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  21. 13 June 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 June 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 17 June 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 17 June 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  25. 29 June 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  26. 29 June 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-358.

    Source: President

  27. 29 June 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Documents

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 30 June 1988

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 10 May 1988

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 5 May 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 9 February 1988

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