Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2023

Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2023

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 area where a tribe or tribally designated housing entity provides assistance for affordable housing.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may use up to 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 must be carried out by HUD in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Under the program, grants must be made to entities eligible for housing assistance block grants. HUD may make renewal grants to entities that have received prior program grants.

Bill 118 hr 4155, also known as the Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the housing needs of Native American veterans by expanding the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program to include tribal communities.

The HUD-VASH program provides housing vouchers and supportive services to homeless veterans, helping them to secure stable housing and access the resources they need to thrive. This bill seeks to extend these benefits to Native American veterans living on tribal lands, who often face unique challenges in accessing affordable housing and support services.

Specifically, the Tribal HUD–VASH Act of 2023 would allocate funding to tribal housing authorities to administer the HUD-VASH program on tribal lands. It would also require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collaborate with tribal governments to ensure that the program is effectively implemented and meets the needs of Native American veterans. Overall, this bill aims to improve housing stability and support services for Native American veterans, recognizing the sacrifices they have made in service to their country and the importance of ensuring they have access to safe and affordable housing.