S 2273 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Native American Child Protection Act

This bill amends the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to strengthen child protection systems for Native American children. It expands definitions of child abuse to include specific physical indicators (like bruising or fractures) and sexual exploitation, while updating administrative structures to shift responsibilities from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to "the Service" (likely referring to the Indian Health Service or similar entity). Key provisions include creating a National Indian Child Resource and Family Services Center, requiring culturally appropriate treatment services in grant programs, and mandating two-year reports to Congress on grant usage and center operations. The changes directly affect federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and federal agencies managing child welfare programs under this law.
Tags: Tribal Nations Children
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 12, 2023 Last action Oct 16, 2023
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Oct 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-106.
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Jul 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Jul 12, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Jul 12, 2023
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