S. 1478 — A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for foster care and adoption services for Indian children in tribal areas.

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Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide Federal foster care maintenance payments to qualifying Indian tribal plans designed for foster and adoptive care of an Indian child.

Sets forth parameters within which programs operated by Indian tribal organizations are eligible for Federal payments for foster care and adoption assistance (including Federal medical assistance).

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1999-08-03
Introduced in Senate
1999-08-03
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10120)
1999-08-03
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for foster care and adoption services for Indian children in tribal areas.

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