06/12/2017
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"I am pleased to join my colleagues, Senator Heitkamp and Hoeven in addressing the needs of Native children through their respective bills."
"Senator Hoeven's bill will strengthen and clarify foster care placement requirements including the character investigations and background checks."
"The proposed Native American Child Safety Act is currently being introduced by Senator Hoeven, Senator Tester, and co-sponsored by Senator Barrasso and Senator Heitkamp."
"I recognize that not every potential situation of harm to Indian children can be prevented by this legislation, but this bill is a significant and meaningful step forward in the right direction."