<P> In May 2008, Representative Lloyd Doggett introduced the National Silver Alert Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill to encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States . Similar legislation was filed by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R - FL) and Sue Myrick (R - NC). The three bills were combined into a single bill, H.R. 6064 . The bill was passed by the House in September 2008 by a voice vote, but the 110th Congress adjourned before it could be considered in the U.S. Senate . </P> <P> The National Silver Alert Act was re-introduced in the 111th Congress as H.R. 632 . It was passed by the House of Representatives on February 11, 2009, on a voice vote . Companion legislation (S. 557) was introduced in the Senate by Senator Mel Martinez (R - FL) and Senator Herb Kohl (D - WI). </P> <P> S. 1814, the National Silver Alert Act, is currently pending in the 113th Congress . It was reintroduced by Senator Joe Manchin (D - WV) on December 12, 2013 . </P> <P> The National Silver Alert Act has been endorsed by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Elder Justice Coalition, National Silver Haired Congress, the National Association of Police Organizations and the National Sheriffs' Association . </P>

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