Bill · H.R. 8048· House(119-HR-8048)
AI/AN CAPTA
- Introduced
- 3/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Adelita Grijalva
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act." It amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations are included in the equitable distribution of assistance. It also changes how funds are allocated from the amount appropriated under section 209. Specifically, it sets aside 5 percent of those funds for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations and 1 percent for migrant programs.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+10
Directly mandates equitable distribution and set-aside funding specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Would children be better off under this?+7
Increases focused funding and equitable access to child abuse prevention and treatment services.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Many Tribal organizations are located in rural areas, improving access to these services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Support for Tribal Communities: By adding "Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations" to the geographical distribution of assistance in Section 108(b), these groups are now explicitly included in the distribution of aid.
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Dedicated Funding for Tribes: Section 203(a) creates a specific allotment of 5 percent of the amount appropriated under section 209 for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Funding for Other Programs: Section 203(a) modifies the allocation of amounts by replacing the previous funding structure with specific 5 percent and 1 percent allotments, which may change how funds were previously distributed.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+10Good For Children+7Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Immigrants+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
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