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H.R.3275: To amend the Indian Child Welfare Act to exempt from coverage of the act child custody proceedings involving a child whose parents do not maintain significant social, cultural, or political affiliation with the tribe of which the parents are members, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 18, 1996
- Latest Major Action May 7, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (4 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to exempt from the Act any child custody proceeding involving a child who does not reside or is not domiciled within a reservation unless at least one of the child's biological parents: (1) is of Indian descent; and (2) maintains significant social, cultural, or political affiliation with their Indian tribe. Permits an individual who is 18 years old before becoming a member of an Indian tribe to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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For Further Action See H.R.3286.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| April 18, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Deborah D. Pryce (R-Ohio) |