To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, is missing in connection with the officer's official duties, or an imminent and credible threat that an individual intends to cause the serious injury or death of a law enforcement officer is received, and for other purposes.
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Sponsor and status
David Reichert
Sponsor. Representative for Washington's 8th congressional district. Republican.
114th Congress (2015–2017)
Provisions of this bill were incorporated into other bills which were enacted.
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28 Cosponsors (15 Republicans, 13 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Rep. Reichert Named One of the Most Effective Members of Congress”
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Rep. David Reichert [R-WA8, 2005-2018]
(Sponsor)
on Dec 31, 2015
“Pascrell, Local Law Enforcement Urge Passage of a Nationwide Blue Alert System”
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Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ9]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 31, 2015
“ICYMI: Cardin, Reichert, Pascrell and Graham Urge Swift Passage of National Blue Alert”
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Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
on Mar 25, 2015
History
Mar 4, 2015
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Introduced
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Apr 30, 2015
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Passed Senate (House next)
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May 12, 2015
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Passed House
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May 19, 2015
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Enacted — Signed by the President
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H.R. 1269 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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