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S. 465 118th Congress Senate

BADGES for Native Communities Act

Official title: A bill to require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 16, 2023 Introduced by: Catherine Cortez Masto Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 17, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 17, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7054-7056; text: CR S7054-7056)
Dec 16, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 18, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.
Nov 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-244.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 1, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-406.
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action December 17, 2024

Held at the desk.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act or the BADGES for Native Communities Act

This bill revises federal policies and procedures related to information sharing, reporting, and investigating cases of missing, unidentified, or murdered Indians.

Among other elements, the bill requires the Department of Justice to (1) establish a grant program for specified entities (e.g., tribes) to implement changes to enhance their responses to missing person cases and death investigations of interest to tribes, and (2) work with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that federal training resources and culturally appropriate mental health and wellness programs are available to tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers experiencing occupational stress.

The Department of the Interior must establish a five-year demonstration program for the purpose of conducting or adjudicating personnel background investigations for applicants for law enforcement positions in the BIA.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct specified studies, including a study on the evidence collection, handling, and processing procedures and practices of federal law enforcement agencies.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1292 BADGES for Native Communities Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Jun 13, 2024
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Feb 16, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 465: BADGES for Native Communities Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-465/
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"S. 465: BADGES for Native Communities Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-465/.
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