S4976Referred to Committee

A bill to improve outcomes for Native children by empowering Tribal communities, strengthening families, and increasing access to critical services, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-14
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · AK · Senator
Votes with party: 65.5% (829 recorded votes)

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

2026-07-14

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to improve health, education, and social services for Native American children by giving tribal governments more control over programs that serve their communities and families. It would increase funding and resources for services like healthcare, mental health support, and child welfare programs in tribal areas. The legislation is designed to strengthen Native families and communities by letting tribes make decisions that better fit their specific needs rather than relying solely on federal programs.

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