S. 2174 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2019
S. 2174 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jul 18, 2019, sponsored by John Cornyn with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 18, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-277
What it does
Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2019 This bill revises the authority for state grants to improve the reporting of unidentified and missing persons. The bill authorizes grants to be used for additional activities. In particular, grants may be used to improve the transportation, processing, and identification of missing persons and unidentified remains, including with respect to migrants.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 18, 2019
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 31, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-277. (Dec 31, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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