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H.R.5898: Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 24, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
88 (39 Democrats, 50 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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April 24, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |