To require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMs. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the …
Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the …
Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the …
Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the …
Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill establishes comprehensive requirements for federal law enforcement agencies to report and track cases involving missing or murdered Indians, deaths on Indian land, and unidentified remains. It creates Tribal facilitators at the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to coordinate with tribes.
Who Benefits and How
Indian Tribes and Native communities gain improved tracking, reporting, and coordination on MMIP cases. Tribal justice officials receive training and technical assistance. Families of missing/murdered Indigenous persons benefit from better data and case management.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal law enforcement agencies (BIA, FBI) must implement reporting requirements and data sharing. Attorney General and DOJ must appoint tribal facilitators and coordinate programs.
Key Provisions
- Creates Tribal facilitators for the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
- Requires federal law enforcement to report MMIP cases
- Establishes definitions for cases "of interest to Indian Tribes"
- Mandates coordination with tribal organizations and tribal justice officials
- Covers Alaska Native Villages explicitly
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
Creates comprehensive federal reporting requirements and coordination mechanisms to address missing and murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP), including tribal facilitators and mandatory data sharing between federal law enforcement and tribes.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address MMIP crisis through mandatory federal reporting and tribal coordination"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of the Office of Justice Services
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A case involving a missing Indian, or a missing person whose last known location is believed to be on, in, or adjacent to Indian land or a Village
A case involving a death investigation into the death of an Indian, or a death investigation of a person found on, in, or adjacent to Indian land or a Village
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