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SENATE 591116th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1541-1542)

Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019

Last Action
2/27/2019

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-27 (00)

Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019

This bill requires the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to create a National Online Resource Center on Guardianship for the publication of resources and data relating to court-determined adult guardianships. Further, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award at least 5% of certain grant funds for state programs related to overseeing the administration of court-appointed guardian arrangements.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Bob Casey (D-PA)
  • Doug Jones (D-AL)

Subjects

  • Aging
  • Family relationships
  • Government information and archives
  • Judicial procedure and administration
  • Personnel records
  • Social security and elderly assistance
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • State and local courts
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