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
Section 103 of the Indian Tribal Justice Act (25 U.S.C. 3613) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(d) Treatment of tribes in Public Law 280 States
(1) In general. In providing base support funding under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that an Indian tribe located wholly or partially within a State subject to section 1162 of title 18 and section 1360 of title 28, United States Code, shall not be denied eligibility for, receive reduced consideration for, or otherwise be disadvantaged in receiving assistance under this section on the basis of—
(A) the exercise of State jurisdiction under those sections; or
(B) the absence of, or limited extent of, Indian country, an Indian reservation, or a Tribal land base.
(2) Recurring funds. The Secretary shall make base support funding under this section available on a recurring basis through a contract, grant, or agreement entered into under subsection (a), and not solely as a 1-time or assessment-based award.
(3) Savings provision. Nothing in this subsection shall reduce, or require the reallocation of, base support funding otherwise available to any other Indian tribe that is not located wholly or partially within a State subject to section 1162 of title 18 and section 1360 of title 28, United States Code.
II Improving Research and Data
III Improving the Physical and Behavioral Health of Native Children
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