Johnson bill aims to boost homeownership on tribal lands
March 17, 2025
On March 14, 2025, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act to help Native Americans purchase homes on tribal lands. The bill seeks to reduce bureaucracy by creating strict timelines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process mortgage applications, addressing delays that have hindered homeownership. The bill is endorsed by the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition and cosponsored by Representatives Ryan Zinke, Tom Cole, and Joe Neguse.
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