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HOUSE 2549116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

AI/AN CAPTA

Last Action
5/16/2019

Actions

  • 2019-05-16Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
  • 2019-05-07Referred 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.
  • 2019-05-07Referred 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.
  • 2019-05-07Introduced in House
  • 2019-05-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-07 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Debra Haaland (D-NM)
  • Ben Luján (D-NM)

Subjects

  • 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
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