House Bill 2666
115th Congress(2017-2018)
AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2666
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 25, 2017
11/29/2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
11/29/2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/25/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/25/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/25/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4592)
05/25/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:38 PM