Tribal Family Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-21T09:05:43Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2762 Tribal Family Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2762

Bill 118 hr 2762, also known as the Tribal Family Fairness Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to tribal families and their rights within the United States.

The Tribal Family Fairness Act aims to ensure that tribal families have equal access to federal benefits and protections that are available to other families in the country. This includes access to programs such as Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen the relationship between tribal governments and federal agencies by requiring greater consultation and collaboration on issues affecting tribal families. This includes ensuring that tribal governments have a voice in the development and implementation of federal policies that impact their communities. Overall, the Tribal Family Fairness Act is designed to promote equity and fairness for tribal families within the United States. It recognizes the unique challenges and needs of these communities and seeks to address them through increased access to federal benefits and improved collaboration between tribal governments and federal agencies.

Congressional Summary of HR 2762

Tribal Family Fairness Act

This bill revises two programs to provide tribes with additional resources for child and family services.

First, the bill revises the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families program by

establishing a minimum grant award for tribes,
increasing funds reserved for state court improvement grants,
increasing the set-aside for tribes or tribal consortia,
exempting certain plans from reporting requirements,
allowing funds to be used for tribal customary adoptions,
authorizing in-kind contributions to meet tribal matching requirements, and
allowing tribal organizations to use the federal negotiated indirect cost rate in lieu of the administrative costs cap.

In addition, the bill revises the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services program by

modifying reporting requirements,
authorizing in-kind contributions to meet tribal matching requirements, and
allowing tribal organizations to use the federal negotiated indirect cost rate in lieu of the administrative costs cap.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2762

Bill HR 2762 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2762 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2762's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2762

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2762

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2762

Tribal Family Fairness Act

To remove administrative barriers to participation of Indian tribes in Federal child welfare programs, and increase Federal funding for tribal child welfare programs, and for other purposes.