HR-1719 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Appropriations.House floor actions
2021-03-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Appropriations
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Housing supply and affordability
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases

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