Senate Bill 2489
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Tribal Food and Housing Security Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 1, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2489
Congress
115
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tribal Food and Housing Security Act
This bill provides support to Indian tribes for rural development, including by: (1) allowing the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend financial assistance through the Farmers Home Administration for tribal housing and buildings, and (2) establishing a technical assistance program to help tribal entities access USDA rural development programs.
March 1, 2018
03/01/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
03/01/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:01 PM