The U.S. House passed a bill to speed up home loans on tribal land, requiring fast BIA reviews and awaiting Trump’s signature.

The Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to streamline mortgage approvals on tribal trust land by requiring the Bureau of Indian Affairs to review applications within 10 days and decide within 30 days. The bill, backed by South Dakota’s congressional delegation, addresses long delays that have hindered Native American homeownership. It also establishes a realty ombudsman to improve communication and mandates timely notifications to lenders. The measure now awaits President Trump’s signature.