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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2019Native Americans
S. 257

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019

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Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019

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.

What just happenedJun 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
9 cosponsors4 D5 R
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  1. Jun 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  2. Jun 28, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Jun 28, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4662-4663)

  5. Jun 27, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4662-4663)

  6. Mar 28, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.

  7. Mar 28, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-21.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  8. Mar 28, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-21.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  9. Feb 6, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  10. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  11. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJun 27, 201955

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019

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.

Reported to SenateMar 28, 201925

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019

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.

Introduced in SenateJan 29, 2019

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019

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.

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2019 — Informed