House Bill 1719
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Emergency Tribal Housing Assistance Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1719
Congress
117
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Emergency Tribal Housing Assistance Act of 2021
This bill provides additional FY2021 funding for tribal communities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill provides funding for federal housing assistance through the Native American Housing Block Grant, Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant, and Indian Community Development Block Grant programs.
The bill also reserves funds for technical assistance and administrative costs.
March 9, 2021
03/09/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
03/09/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:39 PM