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H.R. 3120 (99th)

Elderly Crime Prevention and Victim Assistance Act of 1985

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Introduced

30 July 1985

Last action

8 August 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9]

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Summary

Elderly Crime Prevention and Victim Assistance Act of 1985 - Establishes in the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice the National Resource Office Relating to Crimes Against Older Individuals. Provides for the appointment of an administrator from the employees of the Department of Justice to head such office. Requires the administrator to coordinate activities of the Department of Justice relating to training of law enforcement officers, financial assistance for older victims, compilation of statistical information, and research with regard to crimes committed against the elderly. Requires the administrator to: (1) establish a liaison with all Federal departments and agencies involved with programs for older persons who are or may become victims of crimes; (2) disseminate information regarding such programs and assistance; and (3) provide technical assistance to reduce or prevent the committing of crime against older individuals.

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Timeline

  1. 30 July 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 August 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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