AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017

Bill Number

HR 2666

Introduced

May 25, 2017

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Alaska Natives and Hawaiians Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against children Emergency communications systems Indian social and development programs Law enforcement administration and funding

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Summary

AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017

This bill amends the PROTECT Act to reauthorize the AMBER Alert grant program for FY2018.

The bill also modifies the program to:

make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants,
permit the use of grant funds to integrate state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans with an Indian tribe, and
allow the waiver of the matching funds requirement for grants awarded to Indian tribes.

Actions

Nov 29, 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 25, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 2017

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4592)
May 25, 2017

Introduced in House

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