To strike the provision giving entities in southern border States priority in the award of grants related to the identification and processing of unidentified remains.
What it does: Strikes “, with priority given to eligible entities in southern border States,”
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)What it changes
1 change to S. 2174 · shown in the bill's text
Strikes “, with priority given to eligible entities in southern border States,”
In S. 2174 · Introduced in Senate
"(a) In General.--
"(1) Grants authorized.--The Attorney General may award grants to eligible entities described in paragraph (2)
[struck: , with priority given ][inserted: ]to[struck: eligible entities in southern border States, to ]enable the eligible entities to improve the transportation, processing, identification, and reporting of missing persons and unidentified remains, including migrants."(2) Eligible entities.--Eligible entities described in this paragraph are the following:
Original wording
On page 2, lines 7 and 8, strike “, with priority given to eligible entities in southern border States,”.
Read automatically from the Congressional Record. Check the original before relying on it.
As printed
SA 2685. Mr. CORNYN proposed an amendment to the bill S. 2174, to expand the grants authorized under Jennifer's Law and Kristen's Act to include processing of unidentified remains, resolving missing persons cases, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 2, lines 7 and 8, strike “, with priority given to eligible entities in southern border States,”.
Legislative Activity
Stay on top of the latest movement without scrolling through every action
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2685 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
November 16, 2020
View full timeline
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2685 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
November 16, 2020
Senate amendment submitted
November 16, 2020
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2685 proposed by Senator Cornyn.(consideration: CR S6714; text: CR S6714)
November 16, 2020
Amendment SA 2685 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S6714; text: CR S6714) To strike the provision giving entities in southern border States priority in the award of grants related to the identification and processing of unidentified remains.
November 16, 2020
Amendment SA 2685 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
November 16, 2020