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To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes.

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 438

Bill 117 hr 438, also known as the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act, aims to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children. The original deadline for the report was set to be completed by November 2023, but this bill seeks to extend that deadline to November 2025.

The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children was established to study the challenges facing Native American children, including issues related to health, education, and welfare. The commission is tasked with making recommendations to improve the well-being of Native American children and address the disparities they face.

By extending the deadline for the commission's report, this bill allows for more time to thoroughly study the issues affecting Native American children and develop comprehensive recommendations for addressing these challenges. This extension will ensure that the commission has adequate time to gather data, conduct research, and engage with stakeholders to develop meaningful and effective solutions. In addition to extending the deadline for the report, this bill may also include provisions for other purposes related to the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act. These additional purposes could include funding allocations, programmatic changes, or other measures to support the commission's work and advance the well-being of Native American children. Overall, Bill 117 hr 438 seeks to support the important work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children by providing additional time to complete their report and make recommendations for improving the lives of Native American children.

Congressional Summary of HR 438

This bill extends the deadline, from three years to five years, for the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children to submit its report to the President and Congress. The commission was established to conduct a comprehensive study of federal, state, local, and tribal programs that serve Native children and to develop plans for federal policy related to Native children.

Current Status of Bill HR 438

Bill HR 438 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2021. Bill HR 438 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2021.  Bill HR 438's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76. as of July 26, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 438

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 438

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 438

To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes.
To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes.

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