S-1942 : Still Just a Bill

Savanna's Act

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to update the online data entry format for federal databases relevant to cases of missing and murdered Indians to include a new data field for users to input the victim's tribal enrollment information or affiliation.

In addition, DOJ must:

  • make standardized law enforcement and justice protocols that serve as guidelines for law enforcement agencies with respect to missing and murdered Indians,
  • develop protocols to investigate those cases that are guided by the standardized protocols,
  • meet certain requirements to consult with Indian tribes, and
  • provide tribes and law enforcement agencies with training and technical assistance relating to the development and implementation of the law enforcement and justice protocols.

Federal law enforcement agencies that investigate and prosecute crimes related to missing and murdered Indians must modify their law enforcement and justice protocols to comply with the standardized protocols.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-12-10FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2018-12-10FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2018-12-10FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-12-06FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7365-7366; text: CR S7365-7366)Senate
2018-12-04CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 715.Senate
2018-12-04CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-411.Senate
2018-11-14CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2017-10-25CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-329.Senate
2017-10-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6363-6365)Senate
2017-10-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against women
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Government information and archives
  • Health information and medical records
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Right of privacy
  • Sex offenses
  • State and local government operations
  • Violent crime

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