Office of Governmental Affairs
The Office of Governmental Affairs, originally the Coalition for Indian Housing and Development, represents the unique and historic interests of tribes and tribally designated housing entities on American Indian and Alaska Native housing issues.
Goals:
- Maintaining relationships with Members of Congess and their staff.
- Maintaining a relationship with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Providing advocacy to tribes and tribally designated housing entities.
- Represents NAIHC before the Congress and the federal government to advocate for legislation and policy favorable to American Indian and Alaska Native housing needs.
Congressional Resources
U.S. Senate
US Senate Website
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Website
Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Website
U.S. House of Representatives
House of Representatives Website
House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services Website
Administration
HUD
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: [http://www.hud.gov/]
Office of Native American Programs: [http://www.hud.gov/groups/nativeamericans.cfm]
Indian Health Service: http://www.ihs.gov/
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture: [http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome]
Rural Development:
[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/]
Housing and Community Facilities Programs: [http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/]
Census Bureau
Census Bureau Website [http://www.census.gov/]
Office of Management and Budget: [http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/]
Internal Revenue Service
IRS Revenue Ruling 2008-6 Re: Indian Housing Block Grant
Publications:
THE FEDERAL MONITOR - a newsletter providing information on issues of importance for Indian housing, including legislative updates, Federal Register announcements, coverage of Congressional hearings and mark-ups, meeting information, and funding opportunities.
Annual Events:
LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE - a conference held annually in Washington DC to bring lawmakers and Indian housing officials together for discussion and information sharing
LEGAL SYMPOSIUM - a conference held annually in Las Vegas to cover legal, financial, and regulatory issues in Indian housing
Government Resources Online
