H.R. 412 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2003
H.R. 412 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 28, 2003, sponsored by Martin Frost III with 230 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 230
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2003 - Requires the Attorney General to assign an AMBER Alert Coordinator of the Department of Justice to act as the national Coordinator of the AMBER Alert communications network regarding abducted children.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Martin Frost III (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 176 Democrats, 54 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 6, 2003)
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- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
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- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
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- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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