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US S257

US S257
Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019


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Introduced
01/29/2019
In Committee
06/28/2019
Crossed Over
06/28/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019 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.

AI Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which offers rental assistance and supportive services to Native American veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and living in or near tribal areas. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is directed to use at least 5% of rental assistance funds from the HUD-VASH program for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which will be carried out in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also outlines program eligibility, funding criteria, administrative requirements, and reporting provisions, including allowing HUD and the VA to make necessary modifications to the program after consulting with tribal organizations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 06/28/2019)

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