S 2282
Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Act of 2019
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This bill, the Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Act of 2019, amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to allow Native American tribes and their housing entities to directly apply for and receive grants through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program. Currently, these entities were largely excluded from accessing these funds. The legislation clarifies definitions and establishes a process for tribes to collaborate or receive grants passed through other organizations, ultimately aiming to increase housing assistance for Native Americans experiencing homelessness.
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Jon Tester
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