A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes.

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 5140 A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:51 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5140

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) must 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 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.

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Current Status of Bill S 5140

Bill S 5140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 29, 2022. Bill S 5140 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 29, 2022. Bill S 5140's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of November 29, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5140

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Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5140

A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes.A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes.

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