HOUSE 2922117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021

Last Action: 6/24/2021

Actions

2021-06-24Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2021-06-23Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3029)
2021-06-23Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3029)
2021-06-23Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2922 are considered vacated.
2021-06-22At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2021-06-22DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2922.
2021-06-22Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2956-2958; text: CR H2956)
2021-06-22Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2021-06-11Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
2021-06-11Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-57.
2021-06-11Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-57.
2021-05-18Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
2021-05-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2021-04-30Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2021-04-30Introduced in House

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CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-23 (53)

Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the Elder Justice Initiative, which coordinates activities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud.

The bill requires DOJ's Elder Justice Coordinator to serve as the head of the initiative.

The bill also requires the initiative to establish a national elder fraud telephone hotline, promote civil legal aid to victims of elder fraud and elder abuse, and make resources available online in English and Spanish.

Cosponsors (12)

Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
David Cicilline (D-RI)
David McKinley (R-WV)
LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD (D-CA)
Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
Michael San Nicolas (D-GU)
Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX)

Subjects

Aging
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Employment and training programs
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Lawyers and legal services
Telephone and wireless communication

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