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To reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans. 10/14/2008--Public Law.    (There are 2 other summaries) Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) with respect to congressional findings to make mandatory the role of the federal government in providing housing assistance to Native Americans and in promoting the economic self-sufficiency and self-determination of Native Americans.(Sec. 3) Defines "housing related community development" to mean any facility, community building, business, activity, or infrastructure that: (1) is owned by an Indian tribe or a tribally designated housing entity; (2) is necessary to the provision of housing in an Indian area; and (3) would help an Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity to reduce the cost of construction of Indian [...]

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  • 10/14/2008 - Signed by President.
  • 10/14/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-411.
  • 10/03/2008 - Presented to President.
  • 09/27/2008 - Cleared for White House.
  • 09/27/2008 - On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10216-10220)

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