Senate Bill 2181
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2181
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the Elder Justice Initiative, which coordinates activities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud.
The bill requires DOJ's Elder Justice Coordinator to serve as the head of the initiative.
The bill also requires the initiative to establish a national elder fraud telephone hotline, promote civil legal aid to victims of elder fraud and elder abuse, and make resources available online in English and Spanish.
June 22, 2021
06/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM