Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the Finding and Investigating Native Disappearance Act or the FIND Act, requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on increasing reporting of missing Native Americans and the impact of substance abuse, specifically methamphetamine, on violent crime in Tribal communities. Within 180 days of enactment, the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress outlining potential ways to improve reporting of missing individuals and the effects of substance abuse on crime in Native American communities.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could potentially affect people by increasing awareness and resources for finding missing Native Americans. This could also lead to decreased response time and increased success in locating missing individuals, providing closure for their loved ones. 2. The study and report required by this bill could shed light on the issue of substance abuse and its impact on violent crime in Tribal communities. This could lead to potential solutions and resources being allocated to address this issue, potentially reducing crime rates and improving safety for community members. 3. The definition of "Indian" in this legislation could affect individuals who identify as Native American, potentially providing them with increased legal protections and recognition in government systems.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1893 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1893
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a
study on ways to increase reporting of missing Indians and the effects
of substance abuse, including the use of methamphetamine, on violent
crime in Tribal communities, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 19, 2019
Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs
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A BILL
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a
study on ways to increase reporting of missing Indians and the effects
of substance abuse, including the use of methamphetamine, on violent
crime in Tribal communities, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Finding and Investigating Native
Disappearance Act'' or the ``FIND Act''.
SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON REPORTING OF MISSING INDIANS AND EFFECTS OF
SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INCLUDING THE USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE.
(a) Definition of Indian.--In this section, the term ``Indian'' has
the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Child Welfare Act
of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1903).
(b) Study and Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results
of, a study on--
(1) ways to increase reporting of missing Indians,
including ways to decrease the period of time between the time
an Indian goes missing and the time the Indian is reported
missing; and
(2) the effects of substance abuse, including the use of
methamphetamine, on violent crime in Tribal communities,
including crime relating to missing Indians.
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