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H.R. 2549 116th Congress House

AI/AN CAPTA

Official title: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require that equitable distribution of assistance include equitable distribution to Indian tribes and … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require that equitable distribution of assistance include equitable distribution to Indian tribes and tribal organizations and to increase amounts reserved for allotment to Indian tribes and tribal organizations under certain circumstances, and to provide for a Government Accountability Office report on child abuse and neglect in American Indian tribal communities.

Introduced: June 25, 2019 See on congress.gov
Native Americans Alaska Natives and HawaiiansChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversight
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Crimes against childrenDomestic violence and child abuseGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsMinority health
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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May 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
May 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 16, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act or AI/AN CAPTA

This bill implements requirements concerning child abuse and neglect in Indian tribal communities. Specifically, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on child abuse and neglect in tribal communities for the purpose of making recommendations regarding these issues.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must include Indian tribes and tribal organizations in its equitable distribution of assistance for programs and projects related to child abuse prevention and treatment.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2480 Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
  • S 1329 AI/AN CAPTA
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jun 25, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2549: AI/AN CAPTA. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2549/
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"H.R. 2549: AI/AN CAPTA." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2549/.
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H.R. 2549, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2549/.
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