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H.R. 5075Became Law

Ashanti Alert Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 31, 2018)

Ashanti Alert Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a national communications network—the Ashanti Alert communications network—to support regional and local search efforts for missing adults.

The Ashanti Alert communications network must be integrated with the Blue Alert communications network (i.e., the communications network that supports efforts to search for and apprehend violent offenders who injure, kill, or pose an imminent danger to law enforcement).

(Sec. 7) The bill authorizes appropriations for FY2019-FY2022 to carry out the Ashanti Alert communications network.

(Sec. 8) It amends the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 to eliminate existing authority for DOJ to award grants under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program through FY2022.

What just happenedDec 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-401.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2](R-VA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Dec 31, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-401.

  2. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-401.

  3. Dec 31, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 21, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 21, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 2 (Roll no. 450). (consideration: CR H10531-10532; text: CR H10393-10395)

  9. Dec 20, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 2 (Roll no. 450).(consideration: CR H10531-10532; text: CR H10393-10395)

  10. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Dec 20, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5075.

  12. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Collins (GA) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10393-10395)

  13. Dec 10, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Dec 6, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7372)

  17. Dec 6, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Dec 6, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Sep 26, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Sep 25, 2018FloorH38310

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

  21. Sep 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8817-8818)

  22. Sep 25, 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 H8817-8818)

  23. Sep 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5075.

  24. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8817-8820)

  25. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30300

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

  26. Mar 8, 2018Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  27. Feb 20, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Feb 20, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Feb 20, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 31, 201849

Ashanti Alert Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a national communications network—the Ashanti Alert communications network—to support regional and local search efforts for missing adults.

The Ashanti Alert communications network must be integrated with the Blue Alert communications network (i.e., the communications network that supports efforts to search for and apprehend violent offenders who injure, kill, or pose an imminent danger to law enforcement).

(Sec. 7) The bill authorizes appropriations for FY2019-FY2022 to carry out the Ashanti Alert communications network.

(Sec. 8) It amends the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 to eliminate existing authority for DOJ to award grants under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program through FY2022.

Introduced in HouseFeb 20, 2018

Ashanti Alert Act of 2018

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a national communications network—the Ashanti Alert communications network—to support regional and local search efforts for missing adults.

The Ashanti Alert communications network must operate in coordination with the AMBER Alert communications network (i.e., the communications network that supports search efforts for abducted children).

Ashanti Alert Act of 2018 — Informed