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H.R. 1978

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Family Abduction Prevention Act of 2009
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Committee
Latest Action · May 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
April 2, 2009
Cosponsors (6)
5D 1R
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Family Abduction Prevention Act of 2009 - Directs the Attorney General to make grants to states for projects involving: (1) the extradition of individuals suspected of committing a family abduction; (2) investigation by law enforcement agencies of family abduction cases; (3) training for law enforcement agencies in responding to family abductions and recovering abducted children; (4) outreach and media campaigns to educate parents on the dangers of family abductions; and (5) notifying law enforcement authorities of the name and address of anyone requesting the school records of an abducted child. Requires that not less than 50 percent of the cost of a project for which a grant is made be provided by non-federal sources.

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