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- H.R.861
H.R.861: Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2013 - 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)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |