Implementation Process Begins for the "Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act"

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the U.S. Department of Justice, the state of Arizona, and representatives of every federally recognized tribe in the state began a workshop to facilitate the implementation of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, which was signed into law earlier this year. The workshop will be held on September 25-26, 2018, at the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation's We Ko Pa Resort Conference Center. Congressman Biggs, the House sponsor of this law, released the following statement:

"I entered Congress to make a difference for Americans and to ensure that every individual – man, woman, and child – was protected under our laws. I was honored to lead the effort in the House to pass this bill hearing the story of Ashlynne Mike's abduction, murder, and the absence of the AMBER Alert program on tribal lands that could have saved her life. I truly believe that this law will save lives, and I am grateful for everyone who stepped up to make this a reality. I send my best wishes to our partners meeting today in Arizona, and pray for wisdom and efficiency for those implementing this program."

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Congressman Andy Biggs is a first-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees, and is the chairman of the Environment Subcommittee. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.