Indian Country housing bill in limbo as self-determination law marks major anniversaryA sign announcing the postponement of a hearing on an Indian housing bill is taped to the door of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in Room 628 of the Senate Dirksen Office Building in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2026. Photo by Indianz.Com (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)Indian Country housing bill in limbo as self-determination law marks major anniversaryIndianz.ComEfforts to update an Indian housing law that expired more than a decade ago continue to face setbacks on Capitol Hill. Your voices and leadership remain essential as we work together to advance this historic legislation,” the largest Indian housing organization stated. As for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the bill became law on July 11 in spite of Trump’s ambivalence. At midnight, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law — the most comprehensive federal housing legislation in decades, with 45+ provisions to boost housing supply and affordability nationwide.