Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. It updates Kristen's Act to include information about developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in alerts issued through the Ashanti Alert communications network. The text amends how missing individuals are described by adding specific conditions like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and developmental disabilities to the alert details. It also requires the creation of training and educational programs to help respond effectively to reported missing adults who have a developmental disability. Additionally, the bill amends the PROTECT Act to provide similar training and educational programs for states, territories, and Tribal governments regarding missing children with developmental disabilities.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The legislation directly improves safety, alert accuracy, and search and rescue response training for individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The inclusion of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in emergency alerts directly benefits older demographics.
- Scored +5
Would retired people be better off under this?
Retirees and older adults suffering from conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's benefit from specialized alert protocols.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 updates the Ashanti Alert communications network to include information regarding whether a missing individual has a developmental disability, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia. This is a positive step because it ensures that critical health and condition details are shared when a vulnerable person goes missing.
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Section 3 adds requirements for training and educational programs related to responding effectively to reported missing adults and missing children who have a developmental disability. This is beneficial because it helps states, territories, Tribal governments, and officials improve their response methods for these specific vulnerable groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit information regarding potential negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The legislation directly improves safety, alert accuracy, and search and rescue response training for individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees and older adults suffering from conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's benefit from specialized alert protocols. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The inclusion of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in emergency alerts directly benefits older demographics. Would children be better off under this? — The bill ensures missing children with developmental disabilities receive specialized training and emergency alert considerations. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly extends training programs to Tribal governments for responding to missing children with developmental disabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill enhances emergency response protocols and training specifically for individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill mandates improved training and educational programs for law enforcement and agencies responding to missing persons with developmental disabilities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill improves information sharing and transparency in emergency alerts for vulnerable missing populations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation expands federal requirements regarding missing persons communications and training programs for state and local entities.
- 6/3/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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