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Introduced
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide homelessness and supportive services assistance for Native Americans to respond to the COVID-19 pan- demic, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Emergency Tribal Housing Assistance Act of 2021, provides $750 million in additional funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic for Native American housing and community development programs. The key provisions include $455 million for Native American Housing Block Grants and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants, $280 million for Indian Community Development Block Grants, $10 million for technical assistance, and $5 million for administrative costs. The bill allows for flexible use of these funds, including to maintain normal operations, fund affordable housing activities, and provide rental assistance to eligible Native Hawaiian families. The bill also allows for waivers of certain statutory and regulatory requirements to expedite and facilitate the use of the funds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (on 03/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1719/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1719/BILLS-117hr1719ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1719/BILLS-117hr1719ih.pdf.pdf |
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