Tribal Family Fairness Act

Bill 117 hr 4348, also known as the Tribal Family Fairness Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to the placement of Native American children in foster care and adoption proceedings.

One of the key provisions of the Tribal Family Fairness Act is to ensure that Native American tribes have a greater role in determining the placement of Native American children who are in the foster care system. This includes giving tribes more authority to intervene in cases involving Native American children and to have a say in where these children are placed.

Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which was originally passed in 1978 to protect the rights of Native American children in foster care and adoption cases. The Tribal Family Fairness Act seeks to clarify and strengthen the provisions of the ICWA to ensure that Native American children are not unfairly removed from their families and communities. Overall, the Tribal Family Fairness Act is designed to promote the well-being and cultural identity of Native American children by giving tribes a greater role in decisions regarding their placement in foster care and adoption proceedings. This bill is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of Native American children and families.