[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND MISSING CHILDREN PROTECTION ACT

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2003

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise in support of H.R. 1925, 
the Runaway, Homeless and Missing Children Protection Act. This measure 
reauthorizes both the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program and the 
Missing Children's Assistance Act. This bill will also increase the 
funding levels for these programs through 2008.
  In addition, this bill increases the funding level for the National 
Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This bill will double the 
funding level from $10 million to $20 million over the next four years.
  As you may know, Mr. Speaker, I along with my colleague from Texas, 
Mr. Lampson and other Members, founded the Missing and Exploited 
Children's Caucus. The Caucus was created to build awareness around the 
issue of missing and exploited children for the purpose of finding 
children who are currently missing and to prevent future abductions.
  I applaud the efforts of the National Center for Missing and 
Exploited Children and of the Caucus under the chairmanship of 
Representative Nick Lampson. I would urge my colleagues to support this 
legislation and I yield back the balance of my time.

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