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Improving Servicemember Safety and Missing Persons Reporting

This act aims to enhance the safety of servicemembers by streamlining missing persons reporting procedures. It mandates a comprehensive review and update of policies regarding absent or missing servicemembers and establishes protocols for immediate information sharing with local law enforcement, ensuring quicker response times.
Key points
All military departments must review and improve their policies for reporting servicemembers who are absent without leave or missing.
Military base commanders will be required to immediately notify local and federal law enforcement when a servicemember is determined to be missing.
New procedures aim to enhance protection for servicemembers living on base and speed up search efforts.
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Print number: 117_HR_3769
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Process start date: 2021-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Servicemember Safety and Security Improvement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3769.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All military departments must review and improve their policies for reporting servicemembers who are absent without leave or missing.
  • Military base commanders will be required to immediately notify local and federal law enforcement when a servicemember is determined to be missing.
  • New procedures aim to enhance protection for servicemembers living on base and speed up search efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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