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H.R. 5898 (110th)

Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008

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Introduced

24 April 2008

Last action

15 July 2008 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]

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Summary

Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to states to implement or improve a Silver Alert system. Defines "Silver Alert system" to mean a state-administered notification system to help locate missing individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses. Requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on Silver Alert systems, including: (1) a list of states that have established such systems; (2) information on each state's system; (3) actions states have taken to protect the privacy and dignity of the individuals for whom Silver Alerts are issued; and (4) ways that states have facilitated and improved communication about missing individuals between families, caregivers, law enforcement officials, and other authorities.

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Timeline

  1. 24 April 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  4. 3 June 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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