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Introduced
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
06/24/2021
06/24/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act to authorize the Elder Justice Initiative, to require that online resources of such initiative are made available in Spanish, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021, amends the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act to establish a permanent Elder Justice Initiative within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative will coordinate criminal enforcement and public engagement efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud targeting the elderly. It requires the Attorney General to designate an Elder Justice Coordinator to lead the initiative, provide training resources, and support law enforcement and other professionals in addressing elder abuse cases. The bill also directs the initiative to maintain online public resources, establish a national elder fraud hotline, consult with tribal communities, promote civil legal aid for elder abuse victims, and ensure that initiative resources are available in Spanish.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Sylvia Garcia (D)*,
Stephanie Bice (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
David Cicilline (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
David McKinley (R),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Michael San Nicolas (D),
Victoria Spartz (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/24/2021)
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