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- H.R.2666
H.R.2666: AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 29, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (19 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 25, 2017
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 29, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Nov. 29, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |