Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005

The Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005 aims to streamline and expand access to federal housing programs for tribal communities. The bill would prevent the government from denying housing grants based on certain technicalities and would make tribal organizations eligible for Youthbuild grants, which provide job training and education for young people through the construction of affordable housing. Additionally, it clarifies that while tribes must follow the Indian Civil Rights Act when using federal housing assistance, they are granted specific exemptions from certain provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act to allow for tribal preference in housing programs.