AI/AN CAPTA
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8048
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Families
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-23T08:05:51Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill, titled the "American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act" (AI/AN CAPTA), aims to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to ensure equitable distribution of federal funding for child abuse prevention and treatment includes Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Key Provisions
- Geographical Distribution (Section 108(b) Amendment): Adds Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to the list of recipients eligible for equitable funding distribution alongside States.
- Funding Allocation (Section 203 Amendment):
- Updates references from "section 210" to "section 209" for accuracy.
- Revises the allocation formula for funds appropriated under section 209:
- 5% to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
- 1% to migrant programs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Expands CAPTA's equitable distribution requirement to explicitly include Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, which were not previously listed in Section 108(b).
- Increases dedicated funding for Tribes from an implied lower or zero percentage to 5%, while maintaining 1% for migrant programs (replacing prior vague language like "1 percent and all that follows").
- Corrects outdated section references in allocation rules.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must adjust CAPTA grant distributions, potentially reallocating funds from States to Tribes.
- Citizens: American Indian and Alaska Native children and families gain increased access to child abuse prevention services; migrant communities retain their 1% share.
- No direct international effects.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations: Primary beneficiaries with new 5% funding stream.
- States: May receive relatively less funding due to expanded distribution.
- Migrant programs: Continue receiving 1% allocation.
- Children and families: Especially in Tribal communities, through enhanced prevention and treatment programs.
- HHS and Congress: Responsible for implementation and oversight.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Promotes statutory equity in federal grant programs under CAPTA (42 U.S.C. §§ 5106d, 5116b), aligning with existing Tribal consultation requirements.
- Constitutional: Supports federal trust responsibility to Tribes (rooted in treaties and Supreme Court precedents like McGirt v. Oklahoma), without altering sovereignty.
- Political: Addresses disparities in child welfare funding for underserved Tribal populations; introduced by Rep. Grijalva and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce (March 24, 2026). No major controversies noted in the bill text.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2026-03-24: Introduced in House
- 2026-03-24: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act — issued 2026-03-24 — PDF (2 pages)