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Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008

4/7/2025, 2:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6503

Bill 110 hr 6503, also known as the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize a program that helps locate individuals with Alzheimer's disease who have gone missing. The program was initially established in 1996 and has been reauthorized several times since then.

The bill outlines the importance of the program in assisting law enforcement agencies and caregivers in quickly locating missing individuals with Alzheimer's disease, who may be disoriented and unable to find their way home. It emphasizes the need for continued funding and support for the program to ensure its effectiveness in protecting vulnerable individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

The legislation includes provisions for training law enforcement officers on how to effectively respond to missing persons cases involving individuals with Alzheimer's disease, as well as for providing resources and support to caregivers to help prevent individuals from going missing in the first place. Overall, the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to protect and support individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. It highlights the importance of proactive measures in ensuring the safety and well-being of those living with Alzheimer's disease.

Current Status of Bill HR 6503

Bill HR 6503 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2008. Bill HR 6503 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2008.  Bill HR 6503's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 22, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6503

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6503

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6503

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
CaliforniaDemocrat
Linda T. Sánchez
Linda T. Sánchez
CaliforniaDemocrat
Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
CaliforniaDemocrat
Janice D. Schakowsky
Janice D. Schakowsky
IllinoisDemocrat
Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
New JerseyRepublican
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat

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