Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 1:03 PM

Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes the Missing Americans Alert Program through FY2027. The program provides grants for locally based, proactive programs to prevent wandering and locate missing individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities.

Congress
117
Number
S - 4885
Introduced on
2022-09-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/22/2022
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes the Missing Americans Alert Program through FY2027. The program provides grants for locally based, proactive programs to prevent wandering and locate missing individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Americans Alert Program.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Health programs administration and funding•
Hereditary and development disorders•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Missing persons•
Neurological disorders

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Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

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