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H.R.1448: To amend the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to require that determinations regarding status as an Indian child and as a member of an Indian tribe be prospective from the date of birth of the child and of tribal membership of the member, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced April 6, 1995
- Latest Major Action June 15, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
57 (14 Democrats, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to require that determinations of status as: (1) an Indian child be prospective from date of birth; and (2) a member of an Indian tribe be prospective from tribal membership. States that for the purposes of any child custody proceeding involving an Indian child, retroactive effect of tribal membership shall not be permitted.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| April 6, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Deborah D. Pryce (R-Ohio) |