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Increased Funding and Modern Tools to Find Missing and Exploited Children.

This law reauthorizes funding and expands the capabilities of organizations assisting missing and exploited children. It introduces modern search methods, including using public data, and significantly increases support for families, offering counseling and assistance in removing harmful online content. These changes aim to locate children faster and provide better protection in the digital world.
Key points
Increased annual funding authorization for missing children assistance to nearly $50 million through 2028.
Implementation of new digital tools, including searching public records and open source data, to locate abductors and recover victims.
Expanded support services for families, including counseling and assistance in removing child sexual abuse material and sexually suggestive content from the internet.
Mandatory coordination with State and Tribal child welfare systems to improve tracking and recovery of children missing from foster care.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-09
100%
For 406
Against 0
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2051
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-06-20
Voting date: 2024-04-09
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 106
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2051.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased annual funding authorization for missing children assistance to nearly $50 million through 2028.
  • Implementation of new digital tools, including searching public records and open source data, to locate abductors and recover victims.
  • Expanded support services for families, including counseling and assistance in removing child sexual abuse material and sexually suggestive content from the internet.
  • Mandatory coordination with State and Tribal child welfare systems to improve tracking and recovery of children missing from foster care.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 118-65.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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