President Signs Native American Children's Safety Act

Statement

The Native American Children's Safety Act was authored and introduced in the Senate by Senator John Hoeven. Congressman Kevin Cramer then led the effort to get the measure passed in the House.

"A decade ago, we worked in North Dakota to ensure that all adults living in a foster home were background checked to protect the children in their care, and now we have extended that same safety net for children in tribal foster care and across the nation," Hoeven said. "Starting today, it's the law of the land."

The Native American Children's Safety Act requires background checks to be conducted on all adults living in a potential foster home before a tribal court may place a child in that home. A background check will also be required on any adult who moves into the home after placement.

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