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Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-723| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3381
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-70
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1350-1352)
Mar 5, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-60.
Sep 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 148.
Sep 29, 2025
Star Print ordered on 119-60.
Dec 11, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8689-8691; text: CR S8689-8691)
Dec 11, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Feb 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2130
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.
Mar 3, 2026
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.
Mar 4, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)
Mar 4, 2026
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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Mar 4, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2026
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3381
    Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-70
    Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1350-1352)


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-60.


  • September 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 148.


  • September 29, 2025
    Star Print ordered on 119-60.


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8689-8691; text: CR S8689-8691)


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • February 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2130
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.


  • March 3, 2026
    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.


  • March 4, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)


  • March 4, 2026
    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).
    View Vote


  • March 4, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2026
    Presented to President.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2130: 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 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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3381
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-70
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1350-1352)
Mar 5, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-60.
Sep 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 148.
Sep 29, 2025
Star Print ordered on 119-60.
Dec 11, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8689-8691; text: CR S8689-8691)
Dec 11, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Feb 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2130
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.
Mar 3, 2026
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.
Mar 4, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)
Mar 4, 2026
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).
View Vote
Mar 4, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2026
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3381
    Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-70
    Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1350-1352)


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-60.


  • September 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 148.


  • September 29, 2025
    Star Print ordered on 119-60.


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8689-8691; text: CR S8689-8691)


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • February 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2130
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359-2362; text: CR H2359-2361)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 723.


  • March 3, 2026
    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.


  • March 4, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390)


  • March 4, 2026
    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).
    View Vote


  • March 4, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2026
    Presented to President.
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2130: 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