To amend the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage under that Act, and for other purposes.
Voluntary Adoption Protection Act - Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage under that Act. States that upon written consent by a parent or legal guardian of an Indian child to voluntarily terminate parental rights such Act is inapplicable with respect to any child custody proceeding involving such child.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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