Better tracking of missing persons on US federal lands.
This law improves how federal authorities track missing persons cases, especially those occurring on vast government properties like national parks. It mandates adding a field to the national database indicating if the missing person's last known location was on Federal land. This change aims to increase data accuracy and streamline search efforts, offering better support to families of missing persons.
Key points
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) must now record if a missing person was last seen on Federal land (e.g., national forests, parks, or Army Corps of Engineers projects).
The Attorney General must annually report to Congress the number of missing persons cases linked to Federal land, enhancing transparency and resource allocation for searches.
Status:
Expired
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