118th Congress Native Americans
H.R. 3461: Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill establishes requirements related to state compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA). The ICWA establishes minimum federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and the placement of these children in foster or adoptive homes.
Specifically, the bill requires a state plan for child welfare services and a state plan related to the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program to ensure that the agency administering or supervising the plan (e.g., a child welfare agency) shall comply with all federal standards established under the ICWA.
Further, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Interior must, in consultation with Indian tribal organizations and states, develop a memorandum of understanding that specifies the factors for measuring compliance with the ICWA. These factors must include requirements sufficient to assess state strengths and areas for improvement in implementing the ICWA (e.g., timely tribal notice of state child custody proceedings).
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Additionally, the bill directs HHS to submit biennial reports to Congress on certain reviews of child and family service programs.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Tom Cole R-OKOriginal
- Judy Chu D-CAOriginal
- Sharice Davids D-KSOriginal
- Daniel Kildee D-MIOriginal
- Doug LaMalfa R-CAOriginal
- Mary Peltola D-AKOriginal
- David Schweikert R-AZOriginal
- Eleanor Norton D-DC
- Melanie Stansbury D-NM
- Angie Craig D-MN
- Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez D-NM
- Betty McCollum D-MN
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ
- Adam Schiff D-CA
- David Trone D-MD
Who scored on this bill
- 1Don Bacon SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Don Bacon.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.