HR 6618 · 112th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Department of Justice Global Advisory Committee Authorization Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-11-29· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]· House

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2012-12-07)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Justice Global Advisory Committee Authorization Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Attorney General to provide technical and financial assistance and support to the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee. Requires the Committee to: (1) gather views from federal, state, local, and tribal agencies that work to support public safety and justice; (2) recommend to the Attorney General measures to improve the administration of justice and protect the public by promoting practices and technologies for database interoperability and the secure sharing of justice and public safety information between local, state, and tribal governments and the federal government; and (3) report annually on issues considered and recommendations made. Expresses the sense of Congress that state, local, and tribal governments and other relevant entities should use the recommendations developed by the Committee to evaluate, improve, and develop effective strategies and technologies to improve public safety and information sharing. Directs the Attorney General to require any applicant for a funding solicitation from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the implementation of an inf…

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