S. 257
Referred to CommitteeTribal HUD–VASH Act of 2019
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
6/28/2019 • House
Summary
Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019
This bill provides statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance and supportive services to Native American veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and living in or near an area where a tribe or tribally designated housing entity provides assistance for affordable housing.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is directed to use at least 5% of rental assistance amounts under the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing assistance to homeless veterans, for the Tribal HUD-VASH program. The Tribal HUD-VASH program shall be carried out in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
HUD and the VA shall consult with tribal organizations regarding the program's design and may make program modifications after consulting with tribal organizations.
Program grants shall be made to entities eligible for Native American housing assistance block grants.
HUD may make renewal grants to entities that have received prior program grants.
Passed Senate • 6/27/2019
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
January 29, 2019
Committee Review
February 6, 2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Floor Debate
June 27, 2019
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
June 28, 2019
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Related Bills (4)
H.R. 5319
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2019
S. 4090
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2020
S. 5140
A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2999
Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2019