S. 3354 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Missing Children's Assistance Act of 2018
S. 3354 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Aug 16, 2018, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 16, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-267
What it does
Missing Children's Assistance Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Missing Children's Assistance Act: to revise the definition of "missing child" to mean an individual under 18 years of age whose whereabouts are unknown to the individual's parent (currently, legal custodian), to specify that a parent includes a legal guardian or an individual who functions as a parent (e.g., a grandparent), to revise the functions and dut…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 16, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 27, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2018
- Became lawOct 11, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-267. (Oct 11, 2018)
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- S. 2946: Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018
- S. 2559: Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
- S. 1312: Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017
- S. 109: Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 115th Congress
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- S. 583: American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017
- H.R. 510: Rapid DNA Act of 2017
- S. 178: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act
- S. 782: PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017
- H.R. 1616: Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017
- H.R. 1370: Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017
- S. 1766: Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017
- H.R. 2228: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
- S. 419: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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