[EAS] Expanding AMBER alerts for native american tribal governments

[Sean Donelan]

On Wed, 14 Jun 2017, Richard Rudman wrote:
> The post Phil made pretty much sums up my personal feelings on the Blue Alert code being extended to EAS.

While I also agree with Phil, it may also be instructive to see what is 
expand AMBER alerts on Native American Tribal nations.  Just like BLUE 
alerts, news media covers news stories about abducted children.  Why was a 
separate CAE code needed?

I don't fully understand the issue with AMBER alerts for Native American 
Tribal nations, I thought tribal governments could already issue AMBER 
alerts. But a tragedy occurred, and a child died, and there was some 
confusion issueing the AMBER alert.

Now there is legislation to expand the AMBER Alert system on Native 
American Tribal Lands.  Maybe a good idea.  Currently at the Federal 
level, each state has a coordinated AMBER alert program. Local city and 
county governments are supposed to issue AMBER alerts through the state 
government coordinator. Apparently, some people thought tribal governments 
were different, and not included.

Of course, broadcast towers aren't limited by political bounderies. 
Broadcasters may need to handle AMBER alerts from both State government 
and Tribal governments in some areas depending on how it works out.

https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/4/senator-john-mccain-introduces-bill-to-expand-amber-alert-system-on-native-american-reservations

Does using EAS/WEA for AMBER alerts make a difference?  NCMEC advocates 
that AMBER alerts make a difference.

Will using EAS/WEA for BLUE alerts make a difference? What is equivalent 
advocacy group for BLUE alerts?