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Proposed Changes to Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Programs

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6101

June 24, 2026

community developmentfinanceNative American housingfederal appropriationsbanking regulation

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes how federal funds are distributed to community development financial institutions and creates a new $50 million annual loan set-aside for Native-led institutions to increase rural homeownership, impacting the availability of capital for underserved communities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Community Development Financial Institutions

These institutions are subject to new reporting requirements and may access expanded capitalization assistance and bond guarantee programs.

Native community development financial institutions

These entities are eligible for a new dedicated loan set-aside program, operational grants, and technical assistance funding.

Borrowers on priority Tribal land

These individuals are prioritized for loans under the new Native CDFI Relending Program, and their loans qualify for a waiver of the non-Federal cost share requirement.

Secretary of the Treasury

The Secretary is mandated to provide annual testimony to Congress, issue new reports, and promulgate regulations to carry out these programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This amendment proposes updates to federal programs that support community development financial institutions, including new reporting requirements for the Treasury Secretary and a dedicated loan program for Native-led financial institutions. It also adjusts funding caps and eligibility criteria for assistance and bond guarantees.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Native community development financial institution?
It is an entity certified by the Treasury Secretary that is at least 51% owned or controlled by members of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native communities, or Native Hawaiian communities, and for which at least 51% of activities serve those populations.
Does this amendment change how much money Native CDFIs can receive for loans?
Yes, it establishes a set-aside of up to $50 million per fiscal year from existing direct loan appropriations for these institutions.
Are there new reporting requirements for the Treasury Secretary?
Yes, the Secretary must now testify annually before Congress and provide specific reports on the effectiveness of the bond guarantee program and the use of capitalization assistance funds.

Why It Matters

This amendment changes how federal funds are distributed to community development financial institutions and creates a new $50 million annual loan set-aside for Native-led institutions to increase rural homeownership, impacting the availability of capital for underserved communities.

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Increased Congressional Oversight

The amendment shifts from discretionary reporting to a mandatory annual testimony requirement for the Treasury Secretary regarding the CDFI Fund.

Department of the TreasuryCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate

Connected Entities

personMr. Daines“Cosponsor of the amendment.”Map →
personMr. Crapo“Lead sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate“Recipient of required reports and testimony.”Map →
personMr. Sullivan“Cosponsor of the amendment.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives“Recipient of required reports and testimony.”Map →
personMr. Schumer“Cosponsor of the amendment.”Map →
organizationDepartment of the Treasury“Responsible for managing the Fund and reporting to Congress.”Map →
personMr. Warner“Cosponsor of the amendment.”Map →
personMs. Smith“Cosponsor of the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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