Sam Farr: “On June 12, residents of the Central Coast of California were devastated to learn that Christina Williams hadn't…”

“On June 12, residents of the Central Coast of California were devastated to learn that Christina Williams hadn't returned to her family's home after walking the dog. Seven long months later her body was found less than three miles from her home. I was pleased to become an original cosponsor of H.R. 1915, a bill that to provide $2 million in competitive grants to the States to improve the reporting of unidentified and missing children. In order to receive a grant, a state would report to the National Crime Information Center and (when possible to law enforcement authorities within the state) information on every deceased unidentified person, including dental records, x-rays and fingerprints. This simple cross-referencing of missing persons files against unidentified persons files will bring closure to thousands of families who anxiously await information on their loved ones. I urge my colleagues to pass H.R. 1915 in memory of Christina Williams.”