the bill that, Madam Chair, thank you, that is before the members attempts to streamline some of this bureaucracy

I would like to thank Representative Dusty Johnson and Senator John Thune, from my home state of South Dakota, for their leadership.

We are so appreciative that they both recognize that a strong housing development strategy in Indian Country must include homeownership as a component.

We strongly support the establishment of a Realty Ombudsman to ensure compliance with timeframes.

We appreciate the opportunity to express our strong support for H.R. 3579, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023.

Restoring this land to the Puyallup Tribe isn't merely a matter of righting historical wrongs, it is about building a better future for our entire region.

We commend the emphasis this bill places on designing new BIA systems and streamlining existing processes.

It is really hard to do that if you don't have a roof over your head and a stable living situation.

This bill attempts to shave off some of the most jagged edges of that bureaucratic delay.

This trust responsibility should not impede tribal members' ability to utilize their property rights to achieve their dreams of homeownership.

Native people should be able to enter mortgage transactions just as any other citizen in this country.