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US S4090

US S4090
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2020


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Introduced
06/25/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Provides federal housing assistance to Indians and Native Hawaiians, including by reauthorizing through FY2031 and otherwise revising the Indian Housing Block Grant program and the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program. It also provides statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance and supportive services to Indian veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 through fiscal year 2031. It consolidates environmental review requirements for affordable housing projects, increases the authorization of appropriations, and expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include education-related assistance for low-income college students. The bill also makes various other changes to the program, including modifying rent rules, procurement requirements, income targeting, and leasing provisions. Additionally, it establishes statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program to provide rental assistance and supportive services to homeless or at-risk Indian veterans.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (on 06/25/2020)

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