National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002

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Explore the details of House Bill 5326 National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 4:17 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5326

National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002 - Requires the Attorney General to assign an AMBER Alert Coordinator of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of the AMBER Alert communications network regarding abducted children. Requires the coordinator to: (1) seek to eliminate gaps in the network; (2) work with States to encourage the development of additional network elements and to ensure regional coordination; and (3) act as the nationwide point of contact for network development and for regional coordination of alerts on abducted children through the network.

Directs the Coordinator to: (1) notify and consult with the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning each child abduction for which an AMBER Alert is issued; and (2) establish minimum standards for the issuance of alerts and for the extent of their dissemination (limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the recovery of the abducted child).

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants to States for the development or enhancement of notification or communications systems along highways for alerts and other information for the recovery of abducted children. Includes among permissible activities the development or enhancement of electronic message boards, and the placement of additional signage, along highways.

Directs the Attorney General to provide grants to States for the development or enhancement of programs and activities for the support of AMBER Alert communications plans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5326

Bill HR 5326 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2002. Bill HR 5326 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on September 4, 2002. Bill HR 5326's most recent activity was See also H.R. 5422. as of September 21, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5326

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Total Number of Cosponsors

112

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5326

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Child safetyCriminal investigationCriminal justice information systemsDepartment of JusticeEconomics and Public FinanceExecutive reorganizationFamiliesFederal aid to law enforcementFederal aid to transportationFederal-local relationsFederal-state relationsGovernment Operations and PoliticsInformation networksInformersKidnappingMissing childrenPolice communication systemsPolice trainingRadio broadcastingScience, Technology, CommunicationsSigns and signboardsStandardsTraffic signs and signalsTransportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5326

National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002To enhance the operation of the AMBER Alert communications network in order to facilitate the recovery of abducted children, to provide for enhanced notification on highways of alerts and information on such children, and for other purposes.National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002Enhance AMBER Alert bill

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