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S. 2010 (109th)

Elder Justice Act

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Introduced

15 November 2005

Last action

19 September 2006 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

15 January 2026

Taxation

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Summary

Elder Justice Act - Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Elder Justice) to establish: (1) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) an Office of Elder Justice (OEJ); (2) within the Office of the Secretary the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to make recommendations to the Secretary and the Attorney General for the coordination of activities of HHS, the Department of Justice, and other relevant federal, state, local, and private agencies and entities, relating to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and other crimes against elders; and (3) the Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. Prescribes requirements for uniform collection, maintenance, and dissemination of national data relating to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including an Elder Justice Resource Center in OEJ. Authorizes the HHS Secretary to award grants for: (1) prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (2) five Centers of Excellence nationwide specializing in research, clinical practice, and training relating to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (3) six diverse communities to examine various types of elder shelters and test various models for establishing safe havens; (4) nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations to establish or continue volunteer programs focusing on the issues of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, or providing related services; and (5) various multidisciplinary elder justice activities. Provides for: (1) reporting to law enforcement of crimes occurring in federally-funded long-term care facilities; (2) revising the quality of long-term care; and (3) increasing consumer information about long-term care, including an HHS long-term care consumer clearinghouse. Amends: (1) the Older Americans Act of 1965 with respect to the long-term care ombudsman program; (2) part A (General Provisions) of SSA title XI to establish an adult protective services grant program; (3) SSA titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) to assure safety of residents when nursing facilities close; and (4) part E (Miscellaneous) to apply skilled nursing facility preventive abuse requirements to long-term care facilities and providers. Establishes within the Department of Justice an Office of Elder Justice. Authorizes the Attorney General to award: (1) victim advocacy grants; and (2) grants for specified support to local and state prosecutors handling elder justice-related cases. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a long-term care facility worker employment tax credit.

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Timeline

  1. 15 November 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 November 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12847-12848)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 August 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 September 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 19 September 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-337.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 September 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-337.

    Source: Committee

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