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AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017

Introduced: May 25, 2017 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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Became law
Nov 29, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4592)
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now November 29, 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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