Bill · H.R. 2150· House(119-HR-2150)

TRACE Act

Age: 42 years

Colorado

Introduced: 3/14/2025
Last activity: 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Joe Neguse
Cosponsors: - 5 - 8

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "TRACE Act," directs the Attorney General to update the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. It requires adding a specific data field to indicate if a missing person's last known location was on Federal land or if unidentified remains were found there. The bill also mandates the inclusion of specific location details regarding the unit of Federal land. Additionally, the Attorney General must submit annual reports to the House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary regarding these cases. These reports must be disaggregated by the specific Federal land management agency involved.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill enhances transparency through mandated annual reports to Congress regarding missing persons on federal lands.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill improves the tracking and reporting of missing persons and remains on federal lands, aiding land management oversight.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The bill improves the ability to track and resolve missing person cases occurring in rural areas on federal lands.