Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB3868

Introduced
6/6/23  

Caption

TRACE Act Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-members Everywhere Act

Impact

The implementation of HB 3868 is expected to lead to more accurate data collection regarding missing persons on federal lands, facilitating better resource allocation and prioritization by law enforcement agencies. This act will compel the Attorney General to submit annual reports detailing the number of missing cases tied to federal land, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in the process. Overall, this could improve responsiveness and investigative efforts concerning missing persons cases, particularly in regions where federal lands are prevalent.

Summary

House Bill 3868, also known as the TRACE Act, aims to enhance the tracking and reporting of missing persons by mandating the inclusion of a specific data field in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This new field will indicate whether the last known location of a missing person was confirmed or suspected to be on federal land. By doing so, the bill seeks to improve the ability of law enforcement and relevant authorities to manage and resolve cases of missing individuals who may have vanished in federal areas.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB 3868 may arise around the implications for federal jurisdiction and states' handling of missing persons cases. Critics may express concerns over whether this centralization of data and responsibility could lead to bureaucratic sluggishness, and whether it adequately addresses the needs of communities that have experienced high rates of missing persons. Additionally, discussions may emerge over how this bill aligns with existing state laws and processes for handling missing persons, which could lead to tensions between federal and state authorities.

Companion Bills

US SB2120

Related TRACE Act Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-Members Everywhere Act

Previously Filed As

US SB2120

TRACE Act Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-Members Everywhere Act

US HB2150

TRACE Act Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-Members Everywhere Act

US SB1038

TRACE Act Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-Members Everywhere Act

US HB4311

DELETE Act Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange Act

US SB2248

Vessel Tracking for Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023

US SB2121

DELETE Act Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange Act

US HB1723

Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023

US SB105

Children Have Opportunities in Classrooms Everywhere Act

US HB3737

High School Sports Injury Reporting Act

US HB3769

Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2023

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