John,

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA) by an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 378 to 32.

Now it’s up to the Senate to pass this overdue and much-needed legislation.

If passed by the Senate, the NACPA will finally follow through on the promises made in the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act, passed over 30 years ago, but never funded or implemented.

The legislation will provide Tribes with tools for the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse and family violence, while fulfilling the federal government’s role in protecting the well being of all children across the country, in rural, urban, or reservation areas.

Send a direct message today and urge your Senators to vote “YES” on the Native American Child Protection Act now.

The bill calls for creation of the National Indian Child Resource and Family Services Center, to provide a range of necessary training opportunities, assistance, and materials to Tribes and Tribal organizations, including:

• The development of intergovernmental agreements between Tribes and states for the prevention and treatment of family violence;

• Operational costs for child protective services through the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Program; and

• Treatment approaches based on Indigenous cultural values and teachings.

This crucial funding will help strengthen Native sovereignty by ensuring tribal governments and communities have the resources needed to support strong families, and children who are healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

Please let your Senators know the crucial importance of this legislation for the health and well-being of Native children and families throughout the country.

Thank you for your help to protect families and children!

- Amanda

Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund