National Child Identification Act of 2021

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Bill Number

HR 1764

Introduced

Mar 10, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Topics

Child safety and welfare Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against children Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Elementary and secondary education Genetics Human trafficking Law enforcement administration and funding Missing persons

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Summary

National Child Identification Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants for state attorneys general to distribute in-home fingerprint and DNA identification kits to parents of children who attend kindergarten or elementary school. The kits may be turned over to law enforcement to assist in locating missing or trafficked children.

Actions

May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 10, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 10, 2021

Introduced in House

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