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