Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1333 Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 2:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 1333

Bill 115 s 1333, also known as the Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to expand the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program to include Native American veterans living on tribal lands.

The HUD-VASH program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that provides housing vouchers and supportive services to homeless veterans. This bill seeks to extend these benefits to Native American veterans who may face unique challenges in accessing housing and support services on tribal lands.

Specifically, the Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017 aims to increase the availability of housing vouchers for Native American veterans, improve coordination between HUD, the VA, and tribal governments, and ensure that culturally appropriate services are provided to veterans living on tribal lands. Overall, this bill is designed to address the specific needs of Native American veterans who may be experiencing homelessness or housing instability. By expanding the HUD-VASH program to include tribal lands, this legislation seeks to improve access to housing and support services for this vulnerable population.

Current Status of Bill S 1333

Bill S 1333 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2017. Bill S 1333 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on June 12, 2017. Bill S 1333's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of May 25, 2018