Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023

Removed definitions for 'sexting,' 'sextortion,' and 'sexually exploited child' that had been added in the Senate version. Only the definition of 'child sexual abuse material' was retained.

Replaced the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual abuse material' throughout, and replaced 'sex tourism involving children' with 'extraterritorial child sexual abuse and exploitation.'

Added a new reporting section requiring grantees to report the number of children missing from State-sponsored care, those recovered, and those likely victims of child sex trafficking.

Added a requirement to publish an analysis of demographic data disaggregated by population group and compared to census data.

Changed multiple references from 'families' to 'parents,' narrowing the scope of who receives reunification support and information.

Added a new duty for the Administrator to manage the AMBER Alert Secondary Distribution Program.

Added a new requirement that grant recipients annually publish criteria and processes for establishing forensic partnerships with law enforcement, and annually review those partnerships against updated criteria and technological advancements.

Expanded references from 'State child welfare system' to 'State or Tribal child welfare system,' extending the bill's applicability to Tribal jurisdictions.

Replaced 'hotline' with 'call center' and 'tipline' with 'CyberTipline' in multiple locations, reflecting updated program naming.

Removed the fixed effective date of October 1, 2023 that was in the Senate engrossed version.