HR 1448
104th Congress
House
Native Americans
Child welfare
Custody of children
Families
Indian children
Minorities
To amend the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to require that determinations regarding status as an Indian child and as a member of an Indian tribe be prospective from the date of birth of the child and of tribal membership of the member, and for other purposes.
Introduced: April 6, 1995
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6023-6025)
May 10, 1995
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 12, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Apr 12, 1995
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Apr 6, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr 6, 1995
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to require that determinations of status as: (1) an Indian child be prospective from date of birth; and (2) a member of an Indian tribe be prospective from tribal membership.
States that for the purposes of any child custody proceeding involving an Indian child, retroactive effect of tribal membership shall not be permitted.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6023-6025)
Committees of jurisdiction
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