Tribal Youth and Community Protection Act of 2016

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Bill Number

S 2785

Introduced

Apr 12, 2016

Latest Action

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

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Topics

Child care and development Congressional oversight Crimes against children Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Domestic violence and child abuse Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Judicial procedure and administration Law enforcement administration and funding Native Americans Violent crime

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Summary

Tribal Youth and Community Protection Act of 2016

This bill reauthorizes through FY2020, and revises, provisions of the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 and other laws that: (1) support efforts to combat alcohol and substance abuse among tribal members, and (2) authorize the Department of Justice to award grants to enhance the criminal justice systems of tribal governments. The bill also expands and modifies tribal jurisdiction over certain crimes.

Actions

Jun 22, 2016

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 18, 2016

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-347.
Apr 12, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 12, 2016

Introduced in Senate

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