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H.R. 4740 (98th)

National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984

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Introduced

2 February 1984

Last action

10 February 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.

Sponsors

Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]

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Summary

National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984 - Establishes a 15 member Commission on Missing Children to conduct an inquiry into the problem of missing children. Requires the Commission to hold a national symposium to bring together experts, professionals, and interested individuals to: (1) find solutions to prevent the disappearance of children and provide for the safe return of any missing children; (2) disseminate information and assistance to citizens, agencies, and the government; (3) make recommendations to the President and Congress for legislative changes; and (4) make recommendations for a program to coordinate and assist those concerned with missing children. Directs the Commission to submit a comprehensive report incorporating specific recommendations to the President and the Congress. Requires the Commission to terminate 18 months after its inception. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 February 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.

    Source: Committee

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