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Savanna's Act

USA116th CongressS-227| Senate 
| Updated: 10/10/2020
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (29)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Savanna's Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing or murdered Native Americans. The bill requires DOJ to provide training to law enforcement agencies on how to record tribal enrollment for victims in federal databases; develop and implement a strategy to educate the public on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System; conduct specific outreach to tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations regarding the ability to publicly enter information through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System or other non-law enforcement sensitive portal; develop regionally appropriate guidelines for response to cases of missing or murdered Native Americans; provide training and technical assistance to tribes and law enforcement agencies for implementation of the developed guidelines; and report statistics on missing or murdered Native Americans. Tribes may submit their own guidelines to DOJ that respond to cases of missing or murdered Native Americans. Additionally, the bill authorizes DOJ to provide grants for the purposes of (1) developing and implementing policies and protocols for law enforcement regarding cases of missing or murdered Native Americans, and (2) compiling and annually reporting data relating to missing or murdered Native Americans. Federal law enforcement agencies must modify their guidelines to incorporate the guidelines developed by DOJ. Finally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation must include gender in its annual statistics on missing and unidentified persons published on its website.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1942
Savanna's Act
Jan 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 15, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-206.
Jan 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.
Mar 11, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 11, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1708-1709; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1708-1709)
Mar 12, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 13, 2020
Received in the House.
Mar 13, 2020
Held at the desk.
Sep 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2733
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Sep 21, 2020
Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4573-4576)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 227.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4573-4574)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 10, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 10, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-165.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1942
    Savanna's Act


  • January 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 15, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-206.


  • January 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.


  • March 11, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 11, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1708-1709; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1708-1709)


  • March 12, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 13, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • March 13, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • September 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2733
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.


  • September 21, 2020
    Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4573-4576)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 227.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4573-4574)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 30, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • October 10, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • October 10, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-165.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-2920: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2733: Savanna’s Act
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMissing personsRight of privacySex offensesState and local government operationsViolent crime

Savanna's Act

USA116th CongressS-227| Senate 
| Updated: 10/10/2020
Savanna's Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing or murdered Native Americans. The bill requires DOJ to provide training to law enforcement agencies on how to record tribal enrollment for victims in federal databases; develop and implement a strategy to educate the public on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System; conduct specific outreach to tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations regarding the ability to publicly enter information through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System or other non-law enforcement sensitive portal; develop regionally appropriate guidelines for response to cases of missing or murdered Native Americans; provide training and technical assistance to tribes and law enforcement agencies for implementation of the developed guidelines; and report statistics on missing or murdered Native Americans. Tribes may submit their own guidelines to DOJ that respond to cases of missing or murdered Native Americans. Additionally, the bill authorizes DOJ to provide grants for the purposes of (1) developing and implementing policies and protocols for law enforcement regarding cases of missing or murdered Native Americans, and (2) compiling and annually reporting data relating to missing or murdered Native Americans. Federal law enforcement agencies must modify their guidelines to incorporate the guidelines developed by DOJ. Finally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation must include gender in its annual statistics on missing and unidentified persons published on its website.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1942
Savanna's Act
Jan 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 15, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-206.
Jan 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.
Mar 11, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 11, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1708-1709; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1708-1709)
Mar 12, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 13, 2020
Received in the House.
Mar 13, 2020
Held at the desk.
Sep 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2733
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Sep 21, 2020
Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4573-4576)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 227.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4573-4574)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 10, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 10, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-165.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1942
    Savanna's Act


  • January 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 15, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-206.


  • January 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.


  • March 11, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 11, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1708-1709; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1708-1709)


  • March 12, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 13, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • March 13, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • September 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2733
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.


  • September 21, 2020
    Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4573-4576)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 227.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4573-4574)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 30, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • October 10, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • October 10, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-165.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (29)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-2920: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2733: Savanna’s Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMissing personsRight of privacySex offensesState and local government operationsViolent crime