S. 665 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015
S. 665 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 4, 2015, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-12
What it does
Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish a national Blue Alert communications network within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue Blue Alerts through the initiation, facilitation, and promotion of Blue Alert plans for the dissemination of information received as a Blue Alert, in coordination with states, local governments, and law enforcement agenc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2015
- Passed the SenateApr 30, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 12, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentMay 14, 2015
- Became lawMay 19, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-12. (May 19, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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