S. 184 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Native American Children's Safety Act
S. 184 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 16, 2015, sponsored by John Hoeven with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 114-165
What it does
Native American Children's Safety Act Amends the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the final approval of any foster care placement or a foster care license from being issued until the tribal social services agency: (1) completes a criminal records check of each covered individual who resides in the household or is employed at the institution in which the foster care placement will be made,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hoeven (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateJun 1, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMay 27, 2016
- Became lawJun 3, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-165. (Jun 3, 2016)
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- H.R. 533: To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that…
- S. 501: New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act
- S. 986: Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act
- H.R. 487: To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.
- H.R. 812: Indian Trust Asset Reform Act
- S. 1579: NATIVE Act
- H.R. 2733: Nevada Native Nations Land Act
- S. 246: Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act
- S. 817: A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe…
- S. 818: A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other…
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