HR 2549
116th Congress
House
Native Americans
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Minority health
AI/AN CAPTA
Introduced: May 7, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1