S.0745

Help Find Missing Americans Act

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Help Find Missing Americans Act mandates wireless providers to release device information to account holders and law enforcement for missing persons.

The Help Find Missing Americans Act requires wireless service providers to release specific information about a missing person's telecommunications device to the account holder and the law enforcement agency handling the case. This includes location data, call logs, and data usage. The account holder must submit a written request and verify their identity and the existence of an active missing person report. Providers must respond within thirty days and retain records for three years.

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Where it stands

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 702, 745

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

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