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Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3403| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (8)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements related to state compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA). The ICWA establishes minimum federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and the placement of these children in foster or adoptive homes. Specifically, the bill requires a state plan for child welfare services and a state plan related to the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program to ensure that the agency administering or supervising the plan (e.g., a child welfare agency) shall comply with all federal standards established under the ICWA. Further, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Interior must, in consultation with Indian tribal organizations and states, develop a memorandum of understanding that specifies the factors for measuring compliance with the ICWA. These factors must include requirements sufficient to assess state strengths and areas for improvement in implementing the ICWA (e.g., timely tribal notice of state child custody proceedings). Additionally, the bill directs HHS to submit biennial reports to Congress on certain reviews of child and family service programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8954
Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2022
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 5, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4471
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8954
    Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2022


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 5, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4471
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3461: Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023

Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3403| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements related to state compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA). The ICWA establishes minimum federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and the placement of these children in foster or adoptive homes. Specifically, the bill requires a state plan for child welfare services and a state plan related to the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program to ensure that the agency administering or supervising the plan (e.g., a child welfare agency) shall comply with all federal standards established under the ICWA. Further, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Interior must, in consultation with Indian tribal organizations and states, develop a memorandum of understanding that specifies the factors for measuring compliance with the ICWA. These factors must include requirements sufficient to assess state strengths and areas for improvement in implementing the ICWA (e.g., timely tribal notice of state child custody proceedings). Additionally, the bill directs HHS to submit biennial reports to Congress on certain reviews of child and family service programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8954
Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2022
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 5, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4471
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8954
    Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2022


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 5, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4471
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (8)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3461: Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted