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H.R. 4740 98th Congress House

National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984

Official title: A bill to establish the Commission on Missing Children.

Introduced: March 27, 1984 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 10, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.
Feb 2, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 2, 1984
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 10, 1984

Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2
D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · May 3, 1984
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Apr 10, 1984
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 27, 1984
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4740: National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-4740/
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"H.R. 4740: National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-4740/.
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H.R. 4740, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-4740/.
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