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H.R.2564: Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) an Office of Elder Justice, which shall address issues relating to elder abuse. Requires the Director of such Office to: (1) provide information, training, and technical assistance to assist states and local governments in preventing, investigating, prosecuting, and mitigating the impact of elder abuse, exploitation, and neglect and in addressing the physical...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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July 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |