The bill mandates the Bureau of Indian Affairs to review and approve mortgage packages for residential, business, land, and right‑of‑way transactions on Indian land, setting clear deadlines of 10, 20, or 30 calendar days for each stage of the process. It requires the Bureau to issue certified title status reports within 10 days of approval, provide timely notices to lenders, and grant read‑only access to relevant documents in the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System. The legislation compels the Director to submit annual reports on processing performance and requires a GAO study on digitizing tribal records, while establishing a Realty Ombudsman to monitor compliance, address complaints, and coordinate with federal agencies.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 40 (Roll no. 81).
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 40 (Roll no. 81).
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Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-723| Senate
| Updated: 4/27/2026
The bill mandates the Bureau of Indian Affairs to review and approve mortgage packages for residential, business, land, and right‑of‑way transactions on Indian land, setting clear deadlines of 10, 20, or 30 calendar days for each stage of the process. It requires the Bureau to issue certified title status reports within 10 days of approval, provide timely notices to lenders, and grant read‑only access to relevant documents in the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System. The legislation compels the Director to submit annual reports on processing performance and requires a GAO study on digitizing tribal records, while establishing a Realty Ombudsman to monitor compliance, address complaints, and coordinate with federal agencies.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 40 (Roll no. 81).
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 40 (Roll no. 81).
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing finance and home ownershipIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relations