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S. 333 (108th)

John Breaux Elder Justice Act

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Introduced

10 February 2003

Last action

8 December 2004 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12047-12048)

Sponsors

Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare · 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; (2) within HHS an Intra-Agency Elder Justice Steering Committee to coordinate HHS elder justice programs and policy; (3) the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to make recommendations for the coordination of activities to HHS, the Department of Justice, and other relevant Federal, State, local, and private agencies and entities; and (4) the Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. Outlines provisions with respect to uniform collection, maintenance, and dissemination of national data relating to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Authorizes the HHS Secretary to award various grants, including grants for: (1) prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (2) five Centers of Excellence nationwide that shall specialize 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 to test various models for establishing safe havens; (4) nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations to encourage such organizations to establish or continue volunteer programs that focus on the issues of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, or that provide 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. Amends: (1) SSA titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) to establish programs to prevent abuse of skilled nursing facility and nursing facility residents; (2) the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of health care professionals with geriatric training; (3) the Older Americans Act of 1965 with respect to the long-term care ombudsman program; (4) part A (General Provisions) of SSA title XI to establish in HHS the Office of Adult Protective Services; and (5) SSA titles XVIII and XIX to assure safety of residents when nursing facilities close. Establishes in the Department of Justice an Office of Elder Justice. Amends the: (1) Federal criminal code to provide for a cause of action for elder abuse and neglect; and (2) Internal Revenue Code to provide for a long-term care facility worker employment tax credit.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2120-2121)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 September 2004

    Committee

    Committee on Finance. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 September 2004

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 September 2004

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 740.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 28 September 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 September 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 8 December 2004

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12047-12048)

    Source: IntroReferral

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