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H.R.4993: Elder Justice Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
51 (44 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill 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,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
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| March 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |