Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act

This bill amends part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to reduce administrative burdens for child welfare agencies that receive federal funds. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take specific actions to streamline reporting, reduce paperwork hours, and consult with recipients.

Sec. 2, Reduction of administrative burden: The bill adds a new section 441 to the Social Security Act, directing the Secretary to reduce administrative burdens on fund recipients by: (1) reviewing and revising data collection forms to eliminate duplication and streamline reporting; (2) analyzing total reported paperwork hours and consulting with recipients to reduce those hours by at least 15 percent; (3) collecting input on fiscal and oversight requirements and making changes to align with other federal formula grant program standards; and (4) respecting the sovereignty of Indian tribes when complying. The Secretary must implement these changes within 2 years of enactment and notify all recipients of any changes. Within 3 years, the Secretary must report to the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee on the actions taken to comply with each part of section 441.