To require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendment
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Gallego, and …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians, including death investigations, unclaimed remains, and unidentified remains cases involving Indian victims or occurring on Indian land.
Who Benefits and How
- Native American communities gain visibility into case resolution
- Families of victims benefit from improved tracking and reporting
- Congress receives data to inform policy improvements
- Tribal governments can coordinate with better information
Who Bears the Burden and How
- BIA Office of Justice Services and FBI must report
- Federal law enforcement improves data collection
Key Provisions
- Covers missing persons, death investigations, unclaimed/unidentified remains
- Applies to cases involving Indians or on Indian land/Villages
- Multiple federal agencies must report
- Addresses MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) crisis
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires federal law enforcement to report on missing or murdered Indians cases.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address MMIW crisis through mandatory reporting"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "director"
- → Deputy Bureau Director of OJS
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