Tribal Child Welfare Support Act

HR 8921, the Tribal Child Welfare Support Act, directly affects Indian tribes and tribal consortia by changing how federal child welfare funds are distributed. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to pay funds directly to tribal organizations (instead of through states) for child welfare services under Section 428 of the Social Security Act. It also reserves 3% of funds from Section 425 specifically for these tribal payments each fiscal year. This change only applies if total funding meets or exceeds 103% of the 2024 level, ensuring state allotments aren't reduced when the tribal funds are allocated.