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Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2666

AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2017)

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.

What just happenedNov 29, 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5](R-AZ)Sponsor
38 cosponsors19 D19 R
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  1. Nov 29, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Nov 29, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. May 25, 2017Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  4. May 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. May 25, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4592)

  6. May 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. May 25, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017 — Informed