S. 4976
Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026
Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski
1 cosponsor
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I Justice for Children, Youth, and Families
II Improving Research and Data
III Improving the Physical and Behavioral Health of Native Children
Subpart I of part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 1918 (42 U.S.C. 300x–7) at the end the following:
1918A. Direct grants to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations
(a) In general. Each fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent of the amounts appropriated under section 1920(a) for the fiscal year for direct grants to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations in accordance with this section.
(b) Application. In order for an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization to be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), such Indian Tribe or Tribal organization shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(c) Use of funds. An Indian Tribe or Tribal organization that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use the grant funds to provide community mental health services for adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance, as defined in accordance with section 1912(c).
(d) Definitions. In this section, the terms Indian Tribe and Tribal organization have the meanings given the terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
IV Environmental Health Protection
V Improving nutrition programs for Native children, youth, and families
VI Addressing Homelessness in Native Communities
VII Improving the Workforce for Families
VIII Education