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S. 982Became Law

Not Invisible Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 10, 2020)

Not Invisible Act of 2019

This bill increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians.

In addition, Interior and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must (1) establish a joint commission on violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians, and (2) submit a written response to the recommendations developed by the joint commission.

The joint commission must develop and make publicly available recommendations to Interior and DOJ on actions to combat violent crime against Indians and within Indian lands, including recommendations for identifying, reporting, and responding to instances of missing persons, murder, and human trafficking.

What just happenedOct 10, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-166.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
8 cosponsors4 D4 R
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  1. Oct 10, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-166.

  2. Oct 10, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-166.

  3. Oct 10, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 10, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 30, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 30, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 21, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 21, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4579-4580)

  9. Sep 21, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Sep 21, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 982.

  11. Sep 21, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4579-4581)

  12. Sep 21, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Mar 12, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Mar 12, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Mar 12, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Mar 11, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1709-1710; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1709-1710)

  17. Mar 11, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  18. Feb 11, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.

  19. Feb 11, 2020Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-214.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  20. Feb 11, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-214.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  21. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  22. Jun 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  23. Apr 2, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  24. Apr 2, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 10, 202049

Not Invisible Act of 2019

This bill increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians.

In addition, Interior and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must (1) establish a joint commission on violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians, and (2) submit a written response to the recommendations developed by the joint commission.

The joint commission must develop and make publicly available recommendations to Interior and DOJ on actions to combat violent crime against Indians and within Indian lands, including recommendations for identifying, reporting, and responding to instances of missing persons, murder, and human trafficking.

Passed HouseSep 21, 202053

Not Invisible Act of 2019

This bill increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians.

In addition, Interior and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must (1) establish a joint commission on violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians, and (2) submit a written response to the recommendations developed by the joint commission.

The joint commission must develop and make publicly available recommendations to Interior and DOJ on actions to combat violent crime against Indians and within Indian lands, including recommendations for identifying, reporting, and responding to instances of missing persons, murder, and human trafficking.

Passed SenateMar 11, 202055

Not Invisible Act of 2019

This bill increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians.

In addition, Interior and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must (1) establish a joint commission on violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians, and (2) submit a written response to the recommendations developed by the joint commission.

The joint commission must develop and make publicly available recommendations to Interior and DOJ on actions to combat violent crime against Indians and within Indian lands, including recommendations for identifying, reporting, and responding to instances of missing persons, murder, and human trafficking.

Reported to SenateFeb 11, 202025

Not Invisible Act of 2019

This bill increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians.

In addition, Interior and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must (1) establish a joint commission on violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians, and (2) submit a written response to the recommendations developed by the joint commission.

The joint commission must develop and make publicly available recommendations to Interior and DOJ on actions to combat violent crime against Indians and within Indian lands, including recommendations for identifying, reporting, and responding to instances of missing persons, murder, and human trafficking.

Introduced in SenateApr 2, 2019

Not Invisible Act of 2019

This bill increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians.

In addition, Interior and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must (1) establish an advisory committee on violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians, and (2) submit a written response to the recommendations developed by the advisory committee.

The advisory committee must

  • make recommendations to Interior and DOJ on actions to combat violent crime against Indians and within Indian lands, including strategies for identifying, reporting, and responding to instances of missing persons, murder, and human trafficking; and
  • develop best practices for tribes and law enforcement officials in close proximity to Indian lands to follow, including practices to address any gaps in services for Indian victims.
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