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Strengthening Tribal Families: New Child Welfare Standards

This act aims to ensure that state child welfare agencies comply with federal standards for Native American children. This means Native families will have stronger legal protections in child custody cases, and agencies will need to work more closely with tribes. It introduces new monitoring and reporting rules to ensure the rights of Native children are upheld.
Key points
Requires state child welfare agencies to comply with federal standards under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Establishes joint guidelines by the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the Interior to measure state compliance with ICWA, including identification of Native children and tribal notifications.
Mandates state agencies to report data on Native child cases, including jurisdiction transfers and parental rights terminations.
Requires biennial reports to Congress on state adherence to these standards.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3403
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2023-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3403.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires state child welfare agencies to comply with federal standards under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
  • Establishes joint guidelines by the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the Interior to measure state compliance with ICWA, including identification of Native children and tribal notifications.
  • Mandates state agencies to report data on Native child cases, including jurisdiction transfers and parental rights terminations.
  • Requires biennial reports to Congress on state adherence to these standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Family Courts and Law