S. 227 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Savanna's Act
S. 227 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2019, sponsored by Lisa Murkowski with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-165
What it does
Savanna's Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing or murdered Native Americans. The bill requires DOJ to provide training to law enforcement agencies on how to record tribal enrollment for victims in federal databases; develop and implement a strategy to educate the public on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Syste…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2019
- Passed the SenateMar 11, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2020
- Became lawOct 10, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-165. (Oct 10, 2020)
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Other Native Americans bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 50: Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act
- S. 216: Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act
- S. 256: Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act
- S. 982: Not Invisible Act of 2019
- S. 294: Native American Business Incubators Program Act
- S. 832: A bill to nullify the Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the…
- S. 209: PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act
- S. 212: Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020
- H.R. 6237: PRC for Native Veterans Act
- H.R. 6535: To deem an urban Indian organization and employees thereof to be a part of the Public Health…
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