H.R. 362 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2003
H.R. 362 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 27, 2003, sponsored by Joel Hefley with 32 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 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- 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
Joel Hefley (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 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)
More bills from Joel Hefley in the 108th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- 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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