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US HR2999

US HR2999
Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2019


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Introduced
05/23/2019
In Committee
05/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes. 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 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 for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which is carried out in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill outlines the program's specifications, including definitions of key terms like "eligible Indian veteran" and "eligible recipient," and directs HUD and the VA to consult with tribal organizations regarding the program's design and implementation. The bill also allows HUD to make renewal grants to prior program grantees and requires periodic reporting on the program's implementation and effectiveness.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 05/23/2019)

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