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H.R. 1719 117th Congress House

Emergency Tribal Housing Assistance Act of 2021

Official title: To provide homelessness and supportive services assistance for Native Americans to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 9, 2021 Introduced by: Juan Vargas Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Native Americans Alaska Natives and HawaiiansAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma care
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Health programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseases
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Mar 9, 2021
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 Latest action March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 9, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1719: Emergency Tribal Housing Assistance Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1719/
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"H.R. 1719: Emergency Tribal Housing Assistance Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1719/.
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H.R. 1719, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1719/.
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