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BillHR 8060 · 119

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 24, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 24, 2026

Bill Summary

Reauthorizes funding for programs that prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Funds efforts to protect elderly individuals from harm and mistreatment.

Sponsored By

Richard E. Neal
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 24, 2026
  3. Mar 24, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects elderly individuals, who would receive increased protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through reauthorized programs. It also impacts social services and law enforcement agencies that investigate and prosecute these crimes.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedMar 24, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 24, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.