((a)) ** Notification** The Secretary of State shall submit written notification to the Member of Congress and Senators, or Resident Commissioner or Delegate, as appropriate, representing the legal residence of a left-behind parent if such parent—
((1)) reports an abduction to the Central Authority of the United States; and
((2)) consents to such notification.
((b)) ** Timing** At the request of any person who is a left-behind parent, including a left-behind parent who previously reported an abduction to the Central Authority of the United States before , the notification required under subsection (a) shall be provided as soon as is practicable.August 8, 20142014-08-08