AI/AN CAPTA

H.R. 8048 would amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure that when federal assistance for child abuse prevention is distributed, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations receive an equitable share of those funds. Currently, the law requires equitable distribution of assistance, but this bill would explicitly clarify that Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations must be included in that equitable distribution framework.

If enacted, this bill could increase funding access for child abuse prevention programs serving Native American communities. Tribal organizations would have clearer eligibility and entitlement to federal assistance under child abuse prevention initiatives. The bill is currently in the House committee stage and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.