Proposal:AI/AN CAPTA

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 1329
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

AI/AN CAPTA

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-05-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
• 2019-05-06: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.