To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program, and to promote initiatives that will reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the wandering characteristics of some children with autism.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Christopher “Chris” Smith
Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.
115th Congress (2017–2019)
Provisions of this bill were incorporated into other bills which were enacted.
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36 Cosponsors (26 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“<span class='\"kicker\"'>**Watch photo slide show** :</span>Rep. Smith Helps Kick Off 2018 Walk to End Alzheimers in Bradley Beach”
—
Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
(Sponsor)
on Oct 20, 2018
“Rep. Waters Announces FY2018 Appropriations Letters & Omnibus Accomplishments”
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Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA43]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 28, 2018
“Smiths Life-Saving Wandering Prevention Bill Becomes Law”
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Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
(Sponsor)
on Mar 27, 2018
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History
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Dec 8, 2016
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
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May 22, 2017
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Final Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
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Nov 2, 2017
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Introduced
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Dec 21, 2017
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Companion Bill —
Passed Senate (House next)
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Feb 28, 2018
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Final Bill —
Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
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Mar 22, 2018
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Final Bill —
Passed House with Changes (back to Senate)
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Mar 23, 2018
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Final Bill —
Senate Agreed to Changes
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Mar 23, 2018
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Final Bill —
Enacted — Signed by the President
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H.R. 4221 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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