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H.R. 4221: Kevin and Avonte’s Law of 2017

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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.

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Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Christopher “Chris” Smith

Christopher “Chris” Smith

Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Nov 2, 2017
Length: 20 pages
Introduced:

Nov 2, 2017

Status:

Enacted Via Other Measures

Provisions of this bill were incorporated into other bills which were enacted, so there will not likely be further activity on this bill.

This bill was incorporated into:

H.R. 1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Enacted — Signed by the President on Mar 23, 2018. (compare text)
Prognosis:

21% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

What stakeholders are saying

Alzheimer's Impact Movement: AIM and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to support the bipartisan reauthorization of the Missing Americans Alert Program, formerly known as the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program, in Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017, which would help local law enforcement ...

History

Dec 8, 2016
 
Earlier Version — Passed House (Senate next)

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 4919 (114th).
May 22, 2017
 
Final Bill — Passed House (Senate next)

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1625, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 4221.
Nov 2, 2017
 
Introduced

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Dec 21, 2017
 
Companion Bill — Passed Senate (House next)

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2070, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 4221.
Feb 28, 2018
 
Final Bill — Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1625, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 4221.
Mar 22, 2018
 
Final Bill — Passed House with Changes (back to Senate)

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1625, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 4221.
Mar 23, 2018
 
Final Bill — Senate Agreed to Changes

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1625, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 4221.
Mar 23, 2018
 
Final Bill — Enacted — Signed by the President

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1625, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 4221.

H.R. 4221 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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