A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act." It amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations are included in the equitable distribution of assistance. It also changes how funds are allocated from the amount appropriated under section 209. Specifically, it sets aside 5 percent of those funds for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations and 1 percent for migrant programs.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +10
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
Directly mandates equitable distribution and set-aside funding specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
Increases focused funding and equitable access to child abuse prevention and treatment services.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Many Tribal organizations are located in rural areas, improving access to these services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Support for Tribal Communities: By adding "Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations" to the geographical distribution of assistance in Section 108(b), these groups are now explicitly included in the distribution of aid.
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Dedicated Funding for Tribes: Section 203(a) creates a specific allotment of 5 percent of the amount appropriated under section 209 for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Funding for Other Programs: Section 203(a) modifies the allocation of amounts by replacing the previous funding structure with specific 5 percent and 1 percent allotments, which may change how funds were previously distributed.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Directly mandates equitable distribution and set-aside funding specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. Would children be better off under this? — Increases focused funding and equitable access to child abuse prevention and treatment services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Many Tribal organizations are located in rural areas, improving access to these services. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased funding for child abuse prevention generally benefits vulnerable low-income populations. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Maintains a 1 percent allotment for migrant programs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Ensures equitable distribution of child abuse prevention assistance to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California