H.R. 5722 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Elder Abuse Prevention Act of 2006
H.R. 5722 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 29, 2006, sponsored by Ben Chandler with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Elder Abuse Prevention Act of 2006 - Requires states to adopt laws and policies that prohibit parole for: (1) any individual who is convicted of a criminal sexual offense against a victim who is elderly; or (2) a sexually violent predator. Requests the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Chandler (D-KY). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 29, 2006)
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- H.R. 3199: USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 32: Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act
- H.R. 4472: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
- S. 3693: A bill to make technical corrections to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice…
- S. 3880: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
- S. 1998: Stolen Valor Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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