S. 465, known as the "Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act" or "BADGES for Native Communities Act," aims to improve the handling of cases involving missing or murdered Indigenous people. It requires federal law enforcement to report on related cases and...
Simple Explanation
The "BADGES for Native Communities Act" is a plan to help find and protect missing or hurt Native American people by making sure police share information and work better with Native tribes. It sets up a pot of money, like a big piggy bank with $1,000,000 each year from 2025 to 2029, to help everyone work together and stay safe.