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Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.

Official summary

Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Oct 6, 1994

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program for tribal child abuse registry systems. Authorizes appropriations. Requires Federal law enforcement agencies that investigate child abuse in Indian country to provide appropriate Indian tribal law enforcement agencies with such information. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish medical examination use guidelines in connection with child abuse reports; and (2) issue character investigation standards. Authorizes FY 1995 through 2005 appropriations for character investigation and related activities. Extends the authorization of appropriations through FY 2005 for Indian child abuse treatment grants. Eliminates grant ceilings. Establishes an Indian Family Violence Grant program. Authorizes FY 1995 through 2005 appropriations. Extends the authorization of appropriations through FY 2005 for: (1) Indian child resource and family service centers; and (2) the Indian child protection and family violence prevention program.

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Who introduced it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
  • Indian Affairs Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Received in the House.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14407)

  6. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14407)

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.

  8. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-394.

  9. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-394.

  10. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  11. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-811.

  12. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  13. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5191-5193)

  14. Introduced in Senate

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