Statutory authority to suspend grant funds in emergencies

Section 401(a)(4) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4161(a)(4)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking may take an action described in paragraph (1)(C) and inserting may immediately take an action described in paragraph (1)(C); and (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Procedural requirements (i) In general If the Secretary takes an action described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide notice to the recipient at the time that the Secretary takes that action. (ii) Notice requirements The notice under clause (i) shall inform the recipient that the recipient may request a hearing by not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary provides the notice. (iii) Hearing requirements A hearing requested under clause (ii) shall be conducted— (I) in accordance with subpart A of part 26 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and (II) to the maximum extent practicable, on an expedited basis. (iv) Failure to conduct a hearing If a hearing requested under clause (ii) is not completed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the recipient requests the hearing, the action of the Secretary to limit the availability of payments shall no longer be effective..