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H.R. 4971 (98th)

Juvenile Justice, Runaway Youth, and Missing Children's Act Amendments of 1984

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Introduced

29 February 1984

Last action

6 June 1984 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 950.

Sponsors

Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4], Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Hance, Kent R. [D-TX-19], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. McKernan, John R., Jr. [R-ME-1], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7]

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Summary

Juvenile Justice, Runaway Youth, and Missing Children's Act Amendments of 1984 - Title I: General Provisions - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to make technical changes with regard to the Act's findings, purpose, and definitions. Title II: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Makes changes in the Act so that it is neutral as to sex. Decreases from seven and one-half to four percent the percentage of authorized appropriations for use by the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to implement policy. Decreases the authorized appropriations from $500,000 to $200,000 for the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Allows members of State advisory groups and State and local officials to be appointed to the National Advisory Committee for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Requires that at least two of the individuals appointed to the Advisory Committee be residents of rural areas. Decreases the authorized appropriations from $500,000 to $200,000 for the Advisory Committee. Revises certain requirements imposed on State plans receiving formula grants under the Act, including the involvement of family members in programs addressing the delinquency-related problems of juveniles and the provision of treatment to juveniles with a dependence on alcohol or drugs. Requires that State plans provide that no juvenile shall be detained or confined in any jail or lockup for adults except in certain cases of juveniles accused of nonstatus offenses who are awaiting an initial court appearance within 24 hours of custody. Revises the amount of funds appropriated for making grants and entering contracts with public and private non-profit agencies, organizations, or institutions, or individuals for certain activities and projects. Requires programs selected for such grants to be selected through a competitive process. Requires the Administrator to announce publicly the availability of funds for such assistance. Requires that the notification of grants and contracts and the applications for such grants be transmitted to the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. Requires the Administrator, acting through the National Institute for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to provide for a biennial national conference for the purpose of disseminating information, data, standard techniques, and program models. Establishes within the Institute a Law-Related Education Resource Center. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989. Title III: Runaway and Homeless Youth - Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to provide grants and assistance to programs that assist families. Repeals the section dealing with the procedure for a reorganization plan. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1989. Title IV: Missing Children's Assistance - Missing Children's Assistance Act - Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services a Bureau of Missing Children. Directs the Secretary, through the Bureau, to: (1) coordinate all federally-funded programs relating to missing children; (2) establish and allocate a national toll-free telephone line for missing children; (3) provide assistance to State and local governments, public and private nonprofit agencies, and individuals in locating missing children; (4) coordinate Federal efforts to locate missing children; (5) disseminate information relating to missing children; (6) conduct a national incidence study; and (7) publish an annual summary evaluating Federal, State, and local projects relating to missing children. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for research, demonstration projects, and service programs for missing children. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989. Title V: Effective Dates - Sets forth effective dates.

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Timeline

  1. 29 February 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 March 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 March 1984

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Justice, HHS.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 April 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 April 1984

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From HHS.

    Source: Committee

  12. 26 April 1984

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  13. 10 May 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 427.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 10 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 98-741.

    Source: Committee

  15. 10 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 98-741.

    Source: Committee

  16. 4 June 1984

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 4 June 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 4 June 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 June 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 950.

    Source: Calendars

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  • Passed House amended

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 10 May 1984

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