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Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008

Introduced: April 24, 2008 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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To President

Became law

Jul 15, 2008

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Jun 3, 2008

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

Apr 24, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 24, 2008

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 15, 2008

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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