The SCREEN Act of 2026 expands which federal agencies can access information held by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by adding the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security to the list of permitted recipients. Currently, the center shares information with a limited set of agencies, but this bill would allow State Department and Homeland Security officials to access this data for screening and vetting purposes, likely related to immigration and border security matters. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. The bill was introduced by three Florida House members in September 2026 and referred to the Judiciary Committee. This change would enable these two departments to use information about missing and exploited children in their background check and vetting processes for individuals entering or seeking entry to the United States.