S. 772 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act
S. 772 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 29, 2017, sponsored by John McCain with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 29, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-166
What it does
Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the PROTECT Act to reauthorize the AMBER Alert grant program for FY2019. The bill also modifies the program to: add, as a new purpose area, the integration of tribal AMBER Alert systems into state AMBER alert systems; make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants; permit the use of grant funds to integrate state or regional AMBER Alert communication…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John McCain (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 29, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 29, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentApr 2, 2018
- Became lawApr 13, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-166. (Apr 13, 2018)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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