H.R. 5075 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Ashanti Alert Act of 2018
H.R. 5075 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 20, 2018, sponsored by Scott Taylor with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 20, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-401
What it does
Ashanti Alert Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a national communications network—the Ashanti Alert communications network—to support regional and local search efforts for missing adults.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott Taylor (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 20, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 31, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-401. (Dec 31, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 20, 2018 · Passed386–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Ashanti Alert Act of 2018House · Dec 20, 2018
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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