Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act

Bill 115 s 772, also known as the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the AMBER Alert system in Native American communities. The bill is named after Ashlynne Mike, a young Navajo girl who was tragically abducted and murdered in 2016.

The main purpose of this legislation is to address the gaps in the current AMBER Alert system that have left Native American children at a higher risk of abduction and exploitation. The bill seeks to enhance coordination between tribal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in issuing and responding to AMBER Alerts in Indian Country.

Specifically, the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act requires the Department of Justice to provide training and technical assistance to tribal law enforcement agencies on how to effectively use the AMBER Alert system. It also mandates the development of guidelines for issuing alerts in Indian Country and establishes a grant program to help tribes improve their capacity to respond to child abductions. Overall, this bill aims to ensure that Native American children are afforded the same level of protection and resources as children in other communities when they go missing. By strengthening the AMBER Alert system in Indian Country, the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act seeks to prevent future tragedies and bring abducted children home safely.