H.R.663 — Native American Child Protection Act
House Roll Call
H.R.663
| Bill | H.R.663 — Native American Child Protection Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 378 / Nay 32 / Present 0 / Not Voting 22 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 177 | 32 | 0 | 11 |
| D | 201 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
The Native American Child Protection Act (HR 663) aims to enhance the protection of Native American children from abuse and neglect by strengthening the legal framework governing child welfare in Indian Country. The Act establishes comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of Native American children, focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment services.
Key provisions of the Act include the requirement for state and tribal agencies to collaborate more effectively in child welfare cases involving Native American children. It mandates the development of culturally appropriate training programs for child welfare professionals to improve their understanding of Native American cultures and the unique challenges faced by these communities. Additionally, the Act emphasizes the importance of family preservation and the prioritization of placement with relatives or tribal members when children must be removed from their homes.
Funding for the initiatives outlined in the Act is authorized through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Act encourages the allocation of federal resources to support tribal child welfare programs, enabling tribes to develop and implement their own child protection systems that reflect their cultural values and practices.
The primary beneficiaries of the Native American Child Protection Act are Native American children and families, particularly those involved in the child welfare system. By enhancing protections and promoting culturally relevant services, the Act seeks to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect within Native communities.
The legislation was signed into law on October 6, 2023, becoming Public Law No: 118-160. Key timelines for implementation include the establishment of training programs and collaborative frameworks within one year of the law’s enactment, with ongoing evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the initiatives over the following years.
Yea (378)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (32)
K
Ken Buck
J
Jeff Duncan
M
Matt Gaetz
B
Bob Good
M
Matthew Rosendale
Not Voting (22)
B
Barbara Lee
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
A
Alexander Mooney
M
Mary Peltola
C
Cathy Rodgers
E
Eric Swalwell
M
Michael Waltz
