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H.R.632: To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authorize grants for the assistance of organizations to find missing adults, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (20 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Title I: Silver Alert Communications Network - National Silver Alert Act 2009 - (Sec. 103) Directs the Attorney General to establish a national Silver Alert communications network within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to assist regional and local search efforts for missing seniors in coordination with states, local governments, and law enforcement agencies. Defines "missing senior" as any individual who is reported to, or identified by, a law...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 632.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 22, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |