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Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2130| House 
| Updated: 2/23/2026
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (7)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Troy Downing (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly streamline the processing of residential and business mortgages, land mortgages, and right-of-way documents on Indian land by establishing strict deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). It requires BIA offices to conduct a preliminary review of submitted mortgage packages within 10 days and notify lenders of any missing documents within two days. For complete packages, leasehold mortgages must be approved or disapproved within 20 days, while land mortgages and right-of-way documents have a 30-day approval window. The legislation further mandates that BIA complete certified title status reports within 10 to 14 days after mortgage approval or request. If deadlines are missed, BIA must immediately notify the submitting party and lender of the delay. To enhance transparency and access, relevant federal agencies and Indian Tribes will gain read-only access to pertinent land documents within the BIA's Trust Asset and Accounting Management System (TAAMS). The BIA Director must also submit an annual report to Congress detailing processing times and reasons for missed deadlines, while the Comptroller General will study the digitization of tribal land records. Finally, the bill establishes a new Realty Ombudsman position within the BIA to monitor compliance with these deadlines, serve as a liaison with other federal agencies, and resolve inquiries and complaints from tribes, members, and lenders regarding mortgage processes on Indian land.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3579
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 22, 2026
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Feb 23, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.
Feb 23, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-513.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-723
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3579
    Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • January 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 22, 2026
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • February 23, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.


  • February 23, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-513.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-723
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing finance and home ownershipIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relations

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2130| House 
| Updated: 2/23/2026
This bill aims to significantly streamline the processing of residential and business mortgages, land mortgages, and right-of-way documents on Indian land by establishing strict deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). It requires BIA offices to conduct a preliminary review of submitted mortgage packages within 10 days and notify lenders of any missing documents within two days. For complete packages, leasehold mortgages must be approved or disapproved within 20 days, while land mortgages and right-of-way documents have a 30-day approval window. The legislation further mandates that BIA complete certified title status reports within 10 to 14 days after mortgage approval or request. If deadlines are missed, BIA must immediately notify the submitting party and lender of the delay. To enhance transparency and access, relevant federal agencies and Indian Tribes will gain read-only access to pertinent land documents within the BIA's Trust Asset and Accounting Management System (TAAMS). The BIA Director must also submit an annual report to Congress detailing processing times and reasons for missed deadlines, while the Comptroller General will study the digitization of tribal land records. Finally, the bill establishes a new Realty Ombudsman position within the BIA to monitor compliance with these deadlines, serve as a liaison with other federal agencies, and resolve inquiries and complaints from tribes, members, and lenders regarding mortgage processes on Indian land.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3579
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 22, 2026
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Feb 23, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.
Feb 23, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-513.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-723
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3579
    Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • January 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 22, 2026
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • February 23, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.


  • February 23, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-513.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-723
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (7)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Troy Downing (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing finance and home ownershipIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relations