Code Adam Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 2, 2002)
Requires the head of each executive agency, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the House Office Building Commission, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate to direct employees to assist any parent, guardian, or teacher whose child is missing in a Federal building by instituting and enforcing procedures that include: (1) obtaining a detailed description of the child and activating a "Code Adam" alert; (2) escorting the parent, teacher, or guardian to the door to help identify the child; (3) monitoring building exits; (4) requiring all persons with children to exit through a designated entrance; (5) searching the building and contacting local law enforcement if the child isn't found; (6) calling 911 and notifying the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and (7) preparing a report of the incident.
What just happenedOct 2, 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Oct 2, 2002IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 2, 2002IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate