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S.1019: Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 22, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Aging to: (1) ensure that all programs funded under such Act include appropriate training in elder abuse prevention and the provision of services that address elder justice and exploitation; and (2) update periodically the need for and benefit of such training related to prevention of abuse,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 22, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 22, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |