Reunification

In this section: The term “Child Locator Center” means the National Emergency Child Locator Center established under subsection (b). The term “declared event” means a major disaster or emergency. The term “displaced adult” means an individual 21 years of age or older who is displaced from the habitual residence of that individual as a result of a declared event. The term “displaced child” means an individual under 21 years of age who is displaced from the habitual residence of that individual as a result of a declared event. Not later than 180 days after October 4, 2006, the Administrator, in coordination with the Attorney General of the United States, shall establish within the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children the National Emergency Child Locator Center. In establishing the National Emergency Child Locator Center, the Administrator shall establish procedures to make all relevant information available to the National Emergency Child Locator Center in a timely manner to facilitate the expeditious identification and reunification of children with their families. The purposes of the Child Locator Center are to— The responsibilities and duties of the Child Locator Center are to— refer reports of displaced adults to— Not later than 270 days after October 4, 2006, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report describing in detail the status of the Child Locator Center, including funding issues and any difficulties or issues in establishing the Center or completing the cooperative agreements described in subsection (b)(3)(K).