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S. Rept. 115-198 1 (2017-12-20)

handle is hein.congrecreports/crptxaaya0001 and id is 1 raw text is: AUTHENTICATEO U.S. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Gp Calendar No. 289 115TH CONGRESS REPORT 1st Session SENATE 115-198 TO PROVIDE FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS OR AT-RISK INDIAN VETERANS DECEMBER 20, 2017.-Ordered to be printed Mr. HOEVEN, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany S. 1333] [Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office] The Committee on Indian Affairs, to which was referred the bill (S. 1333) to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk In- dian veterans, having considered the same, reports favorably there- on with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and rec- ommends that the bill, as amended, do pass. PURPOSE The purpose of S. 1333 is to provide rental assistance and sup- portive services for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans residing in Indian areas; improve the availability and cultural suitability of VA case management services for homeless or at-risk Indian vet- erans residing in Indian areas; mandate federal agencies to work cooperatively to better meet the needs of Indian veterans and tribal communities; and ensure program accountability through Congres- sional reporting. BACKGROUND Congress created the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program through language included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008.1 The program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance through federal public housing programs for homeless veterans with case manage- 'Pub. L. 110-161, 121 Stat. 1884 (2007). 79-010