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Child Welfare Support: Mandatory Fund Reservation for Indian Tribes

This Act aims to secure consistent funding for child welfare services provided by Indian tribes and tribal consortia. It mandates the reservation of 3% of available federal funds for this purpose, strengthening the tribes' capacity to manage their own social welfare programs. These changes ensure direct payments to tribal organizations, provided that the overall federal funding increases by at least 3% compared to Fiscal Year 2024.
Key points
Mandatory reservation of 3% of federal funds for child welfare services for Indian tribes (replacing the previous discretionary option).
Payments for welfare services will be made directly to tribal organizations, increasing their financial autonomy.
The changes only apply if the total available federal funding increases sufficiently so that the 3% reservation does not reduce allotments for individual states.
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Print number: 118_HR_8921
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Process start date: 2024-07-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Child Welfare Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8921.

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 2024-07-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory reservation of 3% of federal funds for child welfare services for Indian tribes (replacing the previous discretionary option).
  • Payments for welfare services will be made directly to tribal organizations, increasing their financial autonomy.
  • The changes only apply if the total available federal funding increases sufficiently so that the 3% reservation does not reduce allotments for individual states.
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. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1].

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 2025-12-30.

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