AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017

Bill Number

HR 3147

Introduced

Jun 29, 2017

Latest Action

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

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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

Jul 24, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jun 29, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 29, 2017

Introduced in House

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