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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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Type

Sponsor

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

Full profile: /officials/M001153

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

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

  • Brian Schatz (D-HI)Original· 2026-07-14

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

2026-07-14

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Indian AffairsReferred To · 2026-07-14

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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