A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to establish elder justice task forces, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Authorizes the use of federal funds to establish task forces that focus on justice for elderly victims of crime. These task forces would be funded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 17, 2026
- Jun 17, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects elderly victims of crime and their families by potentially increasing the resources and support available to them through specialized task forces. It also impacts law enforcement agencies, which would be able to apply for funding to establish these task forces.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Bill Details
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