Senate Bill 1329
116th Congress(2019-2020)
AI/AN CAPTA
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 6, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1329
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 6, 2019
05/06/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
05/06/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:12:20 AM