A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support State implementation of Federal standards established under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.

Bill 118 s 4471, also known as the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978, aims to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act in order to provide support to states in implementing federal standards set forth by the ICWA. The ICWA was enacted to address the high rates of Native American children being removed from their families and tribes and placed in non-Native foster care or adoption homes.

This bill seeks to ensure that states are following the federal standards outlined in the ICWA, which include requirements for placement preferences for Native American children in foster care or adoption proceedings. By providing support to states in implementing these standards, the bill aims to protect the cultural and familial ties of Native American children and prevent their unnecessary removal from their communities.

Overall, Bill 118 s 4471 is focused on upholding the rights of Native American children and families as outlined in the ICWA, and aims to ensure that states are following these important federal standards in order to promote the well-being and preservation of Native American communities.