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Servicemember Safety: New Rules for Reporting Missing Persons and Absences

This act aims to improve the safety and security of members of the Armed Forces by mandating a comprehensive review of missing persons reporting policies within military departments. It requires military installations to update procedures to prioritize reporting missing members to local and federal law enforcement at the earliest reasonable time and establishes protocols for immediate information sharing with these agencies.
Key points
Mandates a comprehensive review of policies for reporting missing and absent servicemembers within each military department.
Requires military installation commanders to update local procedures, prioritizing early reporting of missing servicemembers to local and federal law enforcement.
Establishes protocols for information sharing between military installation commanders and law enforcement agencies regarding missing or absent servicemembers.
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Print number: 117_S_2058
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Servicemember Safety and Security Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2058.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a comprehensive review of policies for reporting missing and absent servicemembers within each military department.
  • Requires military installation commanders to update local procedures, prioritizing early reporting of missing servicemembers to local and federal law enforcement.
  • Establishes protocols for information sharing between military installation commanders and law enforcement agencies regarding missing or absent servicemembers.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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