What does Preamble of Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To remove administrative barriers to participation of Indian tribes in Federal child welfare programs, and increase Federal funding for tribal child welfare programs, and for other purposes,' aims to address barriers faced by Indian tribes in Federal child welfare programs. The bill intends to increase Federal funding for tribal child welfare programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act.

What does ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRIBAL CHILD WELFARE of Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to increase the minimum grant amount for Indian tribes and tribal consortia under the Indian Child Welfare Act. It allows Indian tribes or tribal consortia to use funds provided under this part to facilitate and support tribal customary adoptions. The Tribal Set-Aside of Mandatory Funding to Promote Safe and Stable Families Funding is increased from 3 percent to 5 percent. The Tribal Set-Aside for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program is also increased from 3 percent to 5 percent. Reporting requirements are streamlined by modifying references to subparts within the Social Security Act. The Secretary is authorized to waive or modify matching requirements for Indian tribes or tribal organizations based on their needs, culture, and circumstances. Indian tribal organizations are granted the authority to substitute the Federal Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate for Administrative Costs Cap for the Marylee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. Funding for the Tribal Court Improvement Program is increased to $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter. An exemption is created from certain requirements within the Social Security Act regarding the requirements of subsection (a)(4).

What does AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS DIRECTLY TO of Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act do?

This section amends Section 2003 of the Social Security Act to modify allotments for Indian tribes and tribal consortia. It establishes a process for determining allotments for Indian tribes, including a base amount of $25,000 per tribe and an additional amount based on population ratio. Five percent of the amounts specified in subsection (c) are designated for grants to Indian tribes or tribal consortia. The Secretary is authorized to make grants for planning and carrying out programs, including cultural preservation and traditional practices. Criteria for grant review and approval will be established in consultation with Indian tribes and tribal consortia. Unallocated funds may be reallocated to eligible tribes and consortia. The section clarifies that it does not authorize limitations on individual eligibility for programs or modify state requirements.

What does TRIBAL PREVENTION-ONLY AGREEMENT AUTHORITY. of Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act do?

This section modifies the Social Security Act to allow tribes, organizations, or consortia to administer prevention services programs independently without submitting plans for foster care, adoption, or kinship guardianship programs. To be eligible, the tribe, organization, or consortium must have a court, agency, or designated individuals responsible for foster care proceedings or collaborating with the State on child welfare. The section also amends provisions related to agreements to administer programs, allowing tribes to administer only prevention programs under certain conditions. It clarifies that tribes can provide access to kinship guardianship programs or prevention programs if the State has elected to implement such programs.

What does STATE OPTION TO INCLUDE TRIBAL CASEWORKER VISITS FOR PURPOSES of Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act do?

This section amends Section 424(f) of the Social Security Act. States may elect to include caseworker visits made on behalf of a tribal child welfare agency when determining if they have met monthly caseworker visit requirements. To qualify, the tribal child welfare agency must have an agreement with the State regarding administering funds or carrying out requirements. The caseworker visits must meet the requirements of section 422(b)(17). Visits must be reported through a coordinated data-sharing agreement.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act do?

This section establishes the effective date for the amendments made by this Act.

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Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases federal funding for tribal child welfare programs, including raising the minimum grant amount for Indian tribes and tribal consortia under the Indian Child Welfare Act and increasing set-aside percentages for specific programs.
It allows Indian tribes and tribal consortia to receive Social Services Block Grants directly, establishing a distribution process that includes a base amount per tribe and additional funding based on population.
States can now include caseworker visits made by tribal child welfare agencies when determining if they have met monthly caseworker visit requirements, provided certain agreements and data-sharing protocols are in place.

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