To amend the PROTECT Act to make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants.

United States115th CongressHR-2666House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 29, 2017

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.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    House of Representatives

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4592)

  3. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    House of Representatives

  4. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    House of Representatives