H.R. 1263 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Code Adam Act
H.R. 1263 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 13, 2003, sponsored by Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Code Adam Act - Requires each Federal building that is open to the public to have in place procedures for locating a child who is missing in that building. Requires the head of each executive agency, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the House Office Building Commission, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate to direct employees to assist any parent, guardian, or teache…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá (O-PR). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 17, 2003)
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Other Families bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 342: Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003
- H.R. 1925: Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act
- S. 2363: A bill to revise and extend the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
- S. 2883: Prevention of Child Abduction Partnership Act
- H.J.Res. 56: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- H.J.Res. 106: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- S. 864: National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act
- H.R. 2582: Foster Child Protection Act of 2003
- H.R. 3243: Keeping Families Together Act
- H.R. 3941: Bring Our Children Home Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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