S 1329 116th Congress Senate 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 6, 2019 Introduced by: Warren, Elizabeth Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

May 6, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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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 May 6, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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