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H.R. 410 108th Congress House

Indian School Construction Act of 2003

Official title: To provide for the issuance of bonds to construct and modernize Indian schools and to provide a credit against Federal income tax for holders of such bonds.

Introduced: January 28, 2003 See on congress.gov
Native Americans BondsBuilding constructionConstruction costsEconomics and Public Finance
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EducationElementary and secondary educationFinance and Financial SectorGovernment securitiesIncome taxIndian educationMaintenance and repairMinoritiesMutual fundsPlanningSchool buildingsSecondary educationTax creditsTaxation
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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To President
Became law
Mar 3, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Feb 12, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jan 28, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 28, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 3, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Indian School Construction Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program under which eligible Indian tribes have the authority to issue tribal school modernization bonds to provide funding for the construction, rehabilitation, or repair of tribal schools, including advance planning and design.

Permits a tribe to use amounts received through the issuance of a bond to enter into and make payments under contracts: (1) for the design and engineering of the school; and (2) with financial advisors, underwriters, attorneys, trustees, and other professionals who would be able to provide assistance to the tribe in issuing bonds.

Makes any tribal school modernization bond issued by a tribe subject to a trust agreement.

Authorizes the Secretary to deposit not more than $30 million each fiscal year into a tribal school modernization escrow account beginning in FY 2004 from amounts made available for school replacement under the construction account of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires the Secretary to use any amounts deposited to make payments to trustees or for advance planning and design.

Declares that no bond shall be an obligation of, nor shall payment of the principal be guaranteed by the United States. Provides that any amounts earned through the investment of funds under the control of a trustee shall not be subject to Federal income tax.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit to individuals who hold such bonds. Permits a separation (including at issuance) of the ownership of such a bond and the entitlement to the credit with respect to such bond.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 410: Indian School Construction Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-410/
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