Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 9, 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.
What just happenedNov 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 9, 2017
- Nov 9, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Nov 9, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 9, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House