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S. 3703 · 116th CongressPublic Law 116-252Crime and Law Enforcement

Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act became law 224 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties

Sponsored by Collins, Susan M. R-ME · 27 cosponsors: 11 Democrats, 16 Republicans
IntroducedMay 12, 2020
Reported—
Passed one chamberAug 6, 2020
Passed bothDec 8, 2020
LawDec 22, 2020
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 94 words.

Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review and update, if necessary, certain best practices, replication guides, and other training materials for law enforcement, judicial officials, and others whose work may bring them in contact with elder abuse. Specifically, DOJ must address victims and witnesses who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in these materials. Additionally, in creating or compiling these materials, DOJ must consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and, as appropriate, other entities with relevant expertise in elder abuse.

Context
Committees
Senate Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
Sponsor
10 of 252 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
4, from enrolled bill to public law · 737 words
Subjects
AgingCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment and training programs +6 more
Latest action
Dec 22, 2020: Became Public Law No: 116-252.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 3

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.

Identical or companion · 1
  • 116th H.R. 6813 Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act D · Passed one chamber
Related, per CRS or House · 2
  • 116th H.R. 8114 Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020 R · Introduced
  • 116th S. 4182 Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020 R · Introduced

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]