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S 772 — Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 29, 2017. Enacted.

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Summary

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 plans with an Indian tribe; and allow the waiver of the matching funds requirement for grants awarded to Indian tribes. (Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must submit to Congress a report evaluating the readiness, education, and training needs, technological challenges, and specific obstacles encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to the bill S 772 makes Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants and clarifies the definition of "Indian tribe." Additionally, it allows the Attorney General to increase the federal share of costs for grants if an Indian tribe does not have enough funds to meet the required federal share. This change matters because it provides flexibility in funding for Indian tribes, helping them access resources to implement AMBER Alert activities.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 132 STAT.
772 Engrossed Amendment House (EAH)] <DOC> In the House of Representatives, U.
1274]] Public Law 115-166 115th Congress An Act To amend the PROTECT Act to make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants.
S., February 26, 2018.
<<NOTE:
Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S.
Apr.
772) entitled ``An Act to amend the PROTECT Act to make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants.'', do pass with the following AMENDMENT:
13, 2018 - [S.
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:
772]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
SECTION 1.
Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act.
34 USC 10101 note.>> SECTION 1.
``(2) Waiver of federal share.--If the Attorney General determines that an Indian tribe does not have sufficient funds available to comply with the Federal share requirement under paragraph (1) for the cost of activities funded by a grant for the purpose described in subsection (b)(4), the Attorney General may increase the Federal share of the costs for such activities to the extent the Attorney General determines necessary.'';
``(2) <<NOTE:
Determination.>> Waiver of federal share.--If the Attorney General determines that an Indian tribe does not have sufficient funds available to comply with the Federal share requirement under paragraph (1) for the cost of activities funded by a grant for the purpose described in subsection (b)(4), the Attorney General may increase the Federal share of the costs for such activities to the extent the Attorney General determines necessary.'';
(6) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
[[Page 132 STAT.
1275]] (6) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
REPORT TO CONGRESS.
<<NOTE:
Evaluation.>> REPORT TO CONGRESS.
Attest:
Approved April 13, 2018.
Clerk.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
772:
772 _______________________________________________________________________ AMENDMENT
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENATE REPORTS:
No.
115-147 (Comm.
on Indian Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol.
163 (2017):
Nov.
29, considered and passed Senate.
Vol.
164 (2018):
Feb.
26, considered and passed House, amended.
Mar.
22, Senate concurred in House amendment.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the AMBER Alert grants to explicitly include Indian tribes as eligible recipients and makes several adjustments to existing provisions related to grant administration and requirements.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504

    The Attorney General shall carry out a program to provide grants to States and Indian tribes for— → The Attorney General shall carry out a program to provide grants to States and Indian tribes for—

    Clarifies that both States and Indian tribes are eligible for AMBER Alert grants.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(b)

    and

    Indicates continuation of the list of activities without terminating the previous item.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(b)

    the integration of State or regional AMBER Alert communication plans with an Indian tribe; and

    Adds a new activity specifically involving the integration of AMBER Alert systems between States and Indian tribes.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(c)

    The Federal → In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal

    Revises the language to clarify the structure of the federal share requirement.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(c)

    If the Attorney General determines that an Indian tribe does not have sufficient funds available to comply with the Federal share requirement under paragraph (1) for the cost of activities funded by a grant for the purpose described in subsection (b)(4), the Attorney General may increase the Federal share of the costs for such activities to the extent the Attorney General determines necessary.

    Allows for a waiver of the federal share requirement specifically for Indian tribes under certain conditions.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(e)

    for grants under → and standards to improve accountability and transparency for grants awarded under

    Expands the description of the Attorney General's responsibilities in administering the grants to include improving accountability and transparency.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(f)

    In this section, the term `Indian tribe' means a federally recognized Indian tribe or a Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation (as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602)).

    Defines 'Indian tribe' in the context of the section to ensure clarity regarding eligible entities.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(g)(1)

    2004 → 2019

    Updates the fiscal year for which funds are authorized for the AMBER Alert grants from 2004 to 2019.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20504(g)(1)

    subsection (b)(3) → paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (b)

    Revises the reference to include the updated list of activities funded under the grants.

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 115-166.

  4. Became Public Law No: 115-166.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 772 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 772 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Mr. Biggs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1233-1234)

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 772.

  14. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1233)

  15. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1233)

  16. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  17. Received in the House.

  18. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  20. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7498; text: CR S7498)

  21. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7498; text: CR S7498)

  22. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-147.

  23. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-147.

  24. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

  25. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  26. Introduced in Senate

  27. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 772 do?
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 plans with an Indian tribe; and allow the waiver of the matching funds requirement for grants awarded to Indian tribes. (Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must submit to Congress a report evaluating the readiness, education, and training needs, technological challenges, and specific obstacles encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans.
Who sponsors S 772?
S 772 is sponsored by McCain, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 772?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 29, 2017. Enacted.
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