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Improving Data and Safety for Native Communities: Missing and Murdered Persons

This Act aims to enhance safety in Native communities by improving law enforcement coordination and closing data gaps concerning missing and murdered Indigenous persons. It establishes Tribal facilitators for the national missing persons system and creates grant programs to support response coordination. The Act also provides for reporting on law enforcement staffing needs and a study on evidence collection procedures.
Key points
Appointment of Tribal facilitators to assist Tribes in reporting and tracking missing and unidentified persons cases in the NamUs system.
Establishment of a grant program (authorized at $1 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2029) for activities such as creating centers to document missing persons, sexual violence, and death investigation cases.
Requirement for annual reports on law enforcement personnel resources, including unmet staffing and infrastructure needs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Department of Justice.
Implementation of a demonstration program to conduct or adjudicate background investigations for applicants to law enforcement positions within the BIA.
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Print number: 118_S_465
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BADGES for Native Communities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_465.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Appointment of Tribal facilitators to assist Tribes in reporting and tracking missing and unidentified persons cases in the NamUs system.
  • Establishment of a grant program (authorized at $1 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2029) for activities such as creating centers to document missing persons, sexual violence, and death investigation cases.
  • Requirement for annual reports on law enforcement personnel resources, including unmet staffing and infrastructure needs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Department of Justice.
  • Implementation of a demonstration program to conduct or adjudicate background investigations for applicants to law enforcement positions within the BIA.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7054-7056; text: CR S7054-7056)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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