SCREEN Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5547, introduced by Senator Rick Scott, aims to expand the types of government agencies that can receive information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Specifically, it proposes to add the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to the existing list of entities to which NCMEC is permitted to disclose information. The purpose is stated to be "for other purposes," but the specific nature of these additional purposes is not detailed in the information provided.
The bill would directly affect the operations of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by potentially allowing them to share information with two additional federal departments. It could also impact the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security by enabling them to receive information from NCMEC, which might be relevant to their missions concerning national security, border security, and international child protection efforts. The broader impact on children and families is not specified.
As of now, S. 5547 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented for consideration. The next steps in the legislative process would involve referral to a committee, potential hearings, markups, and votes in the Senate, and if passed, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process before it could be sent to the President. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available, so further details on its provisions are not known.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5547 do?
- This bill, S. 5547, introduced by Senator Rick Scott, aims to expand the types of government agencies that can receive information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Specifically, it proposes to add the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to the existing list of entities to which NCMEC is permitted to disclose information. The purpose is stated to be "for other purposes," but the specific nature of these additional purposes is not detailed in the information provided. The bill would directly affect the operations of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by potentially allowing them to share information with two additional federal departments. It could also impact the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security by enabling them to receive information from NCMEC, which might be relevant to their missions concerning national security, border security, and international child protection efforts. The broader impact on children and families is not specified. As of now, S. 5547 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented for consideration. The next steps in the legislative process would involve referral to a committee, potential hearings, markups, and votes in the Senate, and if passed, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process before it could be sent to the President. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available, so further details on its provisions are not known.
- Has S. 5547 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5547. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5547?
- S. 5547 was sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5547?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2026).
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