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Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2999| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (31)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 23, 2019
Introduced in House
May 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jun 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-257
Received in the House.
  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • June 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-257
    Received in the House.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-257: Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2019
  • S 116-4090: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5319: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2019
Congressional oversightHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingIndian social and development programsVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2999| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
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.
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Timeline
May 23, 2019
Introduced in House
May 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jun 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-257
Received in the House.
  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • June 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-257
    Received in the House.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (31)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-257: Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2019
  • S 116-4090: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5319: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingIndian social and development programsVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs