Billy's Law Update Effective Immediately ~ 9/4/2010

[Larrry/Peace4 Admin]

Written By Jan Smolinski and Larry Ramsdell                                   

Three years ago we
stepped into Congressman Murphy's office not knowing what the reaction
would be. When I presented to the Congressman statistics of over 100,000
missing persons, 40,000 unidentified remains in Medical examiners
offices, DNA (Codis), NamUs, NCIC, and other databases to try help
locate missing persons and help families receive the resolution
desperately needed but ultimately the disconnects within the system.  I 
tried to impress upon him the damaged lives within families through no
fault of their own. I mentioned  disconnects within police departments,
medical examiners, databases~clearinghouses not connected it brought
realization that there is a huge problem in this country that needed to
be addressed.

 

In addition, I mentioned to him the ill-effect on families, depression, divorce, bankruptcies, substance abuse, strokes, ill heath all related to not knowing where a loved one is.

 

It took two visits, first one I wasn't sure if he understood, second visit the Congressman not only listened but realized the importance, he grasped the information along with his Judiciary Staffer
Linda Foreman. They called meetings with the Department of Justice, FBI
and other authorities to recognize the best way to proceed forward.

 

A phone call from Congressman Murphy's office over a year later let me know they had come to a fair way to create a bill that would help find the missing became a breath of fresh air. I was told, to date there
are over 17,000 police departments in this country not all are equipped
with Internet access, hard to believe but true.

Find the Missing Act ~Billy's Law was created to address the silent crisis plaguing our nation. Billy's Law is asking for incentives (10 million dollars a year for 5 years to help educate law enforcement to
learn the new database NamUs, collect DNA and make the proper entries.)
The technology is here, CSI we are not, but we have the capabilities. If
the departments except the incentive they need to prove the monies were
used for that purpose only.

 

In August of 2009 the Bill was introduced into Congress, FIRST the House Judiciary committee co sponsors were needed, the bill was bi partisan,meaning (both democrats and republicans agreeing) Congressman
Murphy(D) and Congressman Poe(R) both sponsors of the bill gained many
co sponsors as well. January 23, 2010 testimony took place in DC and 
February the vote was taken within the House~~ the bill erupted with
victory, an unanimous vote YEA'S.

 

The bill was now to pass onto the Senate side of Congress with Senator Lieberman as sponsor. The plan was to try and expedite the bill through but the trade off is all 100 Senators need to agree on passage
of the bill. Senator Coburn put the brakes on the bill and it came to a
sudden halt when he opposed because of budget and the incentives offered

 

Now the bill needs to move through the Senate exactly the way it needed to pass through the House.

 However ALWAYS when a bill gets as far as the Senate it slows down and is much harder to get passage.

It cannot be accomplished with a few people it needs everyone involved ~a VILLAGE of people. This is everyone's bill I am just a conveyor or voice.  This is yours, make it happen and say the bill became law because it was
your efforts. The government is here to serve all of us but it needs ALL to show there is a need. We are almost there~ Hope, Perseverance and Faith will make it happen.

 
                                      NEW PLAN OF ACTION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

As you all know this Bill is in the Senate at this time and must follow the same exact procedure as it did in the house, and that is to first be voted on by the Judiciary committee and then on to the floor of the Senate. This will be done in two stages working simultaneously listed below.

                                                THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

This is for people who live in a state with a member of the Senate in the Judiciary Committee. You will be doing the exact same thing as you have and that is emailing the members of the Committee to co sponsor this Bill, the only difference is You will be emailing the members of the committee in YOUR state only.

Remember this is the next step in the political process and a VERY IMPORTANT ONE.  For anyone who live in a state with a committee member this must be passed on to the people in your state Either through Social media, conversation, anyway that you see fit, but this message has to be spread so others may become part of the political process to get this Bill by the Committee. IF IT DOES NOT GET BY THE COMMITTEE IT DIES HERE.

                                     Here is the link to the Judiciary Committee members

                                        http://judiciary.senate.gov/about/members.cfm


NOTE: Senator Coburn of Oklahoma and Senator Sessions of Alabama both who are on the Judiciary Committee have issues with this Bill because of the Goverment spending. Remember the way we get them to change there minds is through your emails. Being negative right now will only hurt not help.

                                            ALL NON COMMITTEE US SENATORS

Remember there are 100 US Senators and only 19 are on the Judiciary Committee. For anyone who lives in a state that does not have there Senator on the Judiciary Committee you will contacting Senators in your own state ONLY, and asking them to co sponsor Billy's Law S3019. This will be done the way it has in the past either through email, writing letters, or phone. Also if your a family member of a missing loved please briefly tell your story.

                                              Here is a link to all US Senators

                      http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm


    Remember if this Bill does not make it through there will not be another one like it, and this is the only way to make a difference and achieve hope for the families.                               

[DeDe]

PRAYING everyday GOD move HEARTS to compassion and let this come FULL CIRCLE!
HE knows the need is great ...GOD BLESS you LARRY AND KAN and Delilah and all who are trying
with all they can toi make this happen!
GOD BLESS ALL FAMILIES W/MISSING LOVED ONES!


A.M.A.L.P MINISTRY
http://www.voices4missing.ning.com

[Sara Burgoyne]

I am putting out the word again to all my friends on Face Book & in my private E-mail.
I will ask all again to stop playing thier games & take the time to do something so important..something they will be forever proud of when we get this passed & we will get it PASSED!!!
You know I will do whatever it takes to help you in anyway I can. I post & share everything daily, God bless, Hugs Sara

[Maureen Reintjes-Peace4 Admin]

You asked them to stop playing their games.....LOVE IT!

[John Quinn]

GOD bless you Sara !! You go girl!! Together this bill will pass like no other!! WITH MUCH LOVE ALWAYS...johnny

[Constance Tennessen]

God Bless you Sara!! This bill will pass. We all love you. Constance

[Christy Hotchkiss]

GREAT information, great layout, JAN! There have been a few recent articles in the news local Waterbury paper and others in which the opportunity to present the situation regarding just HOW MANY MISSING PERSON"S cases there are in the U.S.A... also see todays articles like COnnecticut loosing manufacturing jobs -you can put in comments in there ( Let's see if they get POSTED, of course) about it's time to RE-INVEST in AMERICA HERE in AMERICA not in Foriegn countries like CHINA, Malasia, Viet NAM, etc Re-investing in America includes Billy's LAw and much needed improvements in the Missing persons arenas
Those senators who have budget concerns see what their FOREIGN POLOCIES are are they also supporting all the work and Money going overseas, outsourcing? INteresting connections jump out all over the place these days! Remember the Roman Empire! I agree to utilize politically CORRECT language while approaching these areas whats the saying when in Rome do what the Romans do?
WE must do what we must to get what needs to be done no matter how tough it may be! Getting the word out to the PUBLIC the peoples eyes, ears and hearts is vital they need to know and understand how it relates to them and their families! YES it DOES MATTER! Good work, Jan!

[Sara Burgoyne]

Dear All, I will continue to fight with every ounce of energy I have & if it means telling people to stop playing imaginary lifes in facebook & take the time to do something real & good than that is what I will continue to do!
Give yourselves all a pat on the back because all of you so deserve it!!
We together will get this passed for all those who can no longer speak for themselves...THE MISSING!! God bless, Huggggs Sara

[Sara Burgoyne]

I was telling Maureen that my state reps know me so well from letter & calls fighting for those who can no longer fight that I get birthday cards from them & I make sure I open them outside..lol
Hey we voted them in & they are supposed to be working for us & helping us!!
My hubby worked for the Melbourne police & when he used to have to do security on State rep's or thier wifes he would say to me he was afraid they would see his name on badge & arrest him for harrasment thinking it was me..lol
We all have to keep our sence of humor to deal with what we do each day, Hugssss Sara

[Maureen Reintjes-Peace4 Admin]

Bumping.

[Sara Burgoyne]

What does bumping mean? Huggggggs

[Maureen Reintjes-Peace4 Admin]

LOL...I just wanted this Discussion up at the top of all of the other Discussions....so I bumped it to the top.

[Maureen Reintjes-Peace4 Admin]

Bumping again!