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Improved Tracking of Missing Persons on Federal Lands

This act aims to enhance how information about missing persons is collected and shared, especially for those who disappeared on federal lands. This will provide authorities with more data, potentially leading to faster location of missing individuals and identification of remains, thereby increasing the safety of citizens using these areas.
Key points
More data on missing persons: The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) will include detailed information on searches, recovered belongings, and causes of death.
Focus on federal lands: The act requires additional data collection if a missing person's last known location was on federal lands managed by agencies like national parks or forests.
Inclusion of old cases: Within two years, open cases of missing persons on federal lands will be added to the system, followed by archived cases, expanding the database.
Annual reports: An annual report will be published on the number of open and archived cases in the system, including those related to federal lands, increasing transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8860
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRACE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8860.

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 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More data on missing persons: The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) will include detailed information on searches, recovered belongings, and causes of death.
  • Focus on federal lands: The act requires additional data collection if a missing person's last known location was on federal lands managed by agencies like national parks or forests.
  • Inclusion of old cases: Within two years, open cases of missing persons on federal lands will be added to the system, followed by archived cases, expanding the database.
  • Annual reports: An annual report will be published on the number of open and archived cases in the system, including those related to federal lands, increasing transparency.
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. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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