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Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 13, 2018)

Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the PROTECT Act to reauthorize the AMBER Alert grant program for FY2019.

The bill also modifies the program to:

  • add, as a new purpose area, the integration of tribal AMBER Alert systems into state AMBER alert systems;
  • 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.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must submit to Congress a report evaluating the readiness, education, and training needs, technological challenges, and specific obstacles encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans.

What just happenedApr 13, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-166.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Apr 13, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-166.

  2. Apr 13, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-166.

  3. Apr 13, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 13, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 2, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 2, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 23, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 22, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 772 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Mar 22, 2018NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 772 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Feb 27, 2018Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Feb 26, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Feb 26, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1233)

  13. Feb 26, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1233)

  14. Feb 26, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 772.

  15. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1233-1234)

  16. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Biggs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Nov 30, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Nov 30, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Nov 30, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. Nov 29, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7498; text: CR S7498)

  21. Nov 29, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7498; text: CR S7498)

  22. Sep 5, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

  23. Sep 5, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-147.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  24. Sep 5, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-147.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  25. Jun 13, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  26. Mar 29, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  27. Mar 29, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawApr 13, 201849

Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the PROTECT Act to reauthorize the AMBER Alert grant program for FY2019.

The bill also modifies the program to:

  • add, as a new purpose area, the integration of tribal AMBER Alert systems into state AMBER alert systems;
  • 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.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must submit to Congress a report evaluating the readiness, education, and training needs, technological challenges, and specific obstacles encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans.

Passed House amendedFeb 26, 201836

Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the PROTECT Act to reauthorize the AMBER Alert grant program for FY2019.

The bill also modifies the program to:

  • add, as a new purpose area, the integration of tribal AMBER Alert systems into state AMBER alert systems;
  • 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.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must submit to Congress a report evaluating the readiness, education, and training needs, technological challenges, and specific obstacles encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 29, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) 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.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must submit to Congress a report evaluating the readiness, education, and training needs, technological challenges, and specific obstacles encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 5, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) 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.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must submit to Congress a report evaluating the readiness, education, and training needs, technological challenges, and specific obstacles encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans.

Introduced in SenateMar 29, 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.
Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act — Informed