TRACE Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The TRACE Act aims to improve the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System by adding a data field to record whether a missing person’s last known location was confirmed or suspected to be on Federal land. It also requires the Attorney General to report annually on the number of missing persons and unidentified remains found on Federal land, broken down by the managing agency. This will help law enforcement agencies better track and investigate cases involving missing persons and remains potentially located on federal property. The bill clarifies the definition of ‘Federal land’ for the purposes of this legislation.
Key provisions
- Adds a data field to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to indicate confirmed or suspected last known locations on Federal land.
- Requires recording specific location details of Federal land related to missing persons and remains.
- Mandates an annual report to Congress on missing persons and remains found on Federal land, categorized by managing agency.
- Defines ‘Federal land’ as land owned by the U.S. under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, Interior (excluding tribal trust lands), or Defense for relevant projects.
Who is affected
- National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
- Federal Land Management Agencies (USDA, DOI, DoD)
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Families of Missing Persons
- Congress
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