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Guthrie's Missing Children Bill

A Kentucky congressman’s bill to protect missing and exploited children has been approved in the House of Representatives. The measure sponsored by Republican Brett Guthrie of Bowling Green passed Tuesday. It reauthorizes the Missing Children’s Assistance Act at current funding levels.

He says funding for programs operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children expires September 30th. Guthrie says the center has proven its effectiveness in locating missing kids…

Guthrie chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee.