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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 12, 2017Native Americans
S. 1333

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (May 23, 2018)

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill 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 and living in or near an Indian area.

The United States Housing Act of 1937 is amended to direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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: (1) shall consult with tribal organizations regarding the program's design, and (2) 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.

What just happenedMay 25, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
9 cosponsors5 D4 R
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  1. May 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  2. May 25, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. May 24, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. May 23, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2884-2885; text: CR S2884-2885)

  5. May 23, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2884-2885; text: CR S2884-2885)

  6. Dec 20, 2017Floor

    An errata sheet on written report number No. 115-198 was printed.

  7. Dec 20, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.

  8. Dec 20, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-198.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  9. Dec 20, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-198.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  10. Sep 13, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  11. Jun 13, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-89.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  12. Jun 12, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  13. Jun 12, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMay 23, 201835

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill 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 and living in or near an Indian area.

The United States Housing Act of 1937 is amended to direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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: (1) shall consult with tribal organizations regarding the program's design, and (2) 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.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 20, 20171

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017

This bill 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 and living in or near an Indian area.

The United States Housing Act of 1937 is amended to direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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: (1) shall consult with tribal organizations regarding the program's design, and (2) 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.

Introduced in SenateJun 12, 2017

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017

This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use at least 5% of the amounts made available for rental assistance under the low-income housing assistance program to carry out a rental assistance and supported housing program, in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs, for the benefit of Indian veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and residing in or near an Indian area.

Rental assistance shall be: (1) made available to recipients eligible for housing assistance block grants under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996; and (2) awarded based on need, administrative capacity, and any other funding criteria established by HUD.

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017 — Informed