H.R. 1783 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Elder Justice Act
H.R. 1783 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 29, 2007, sponsored by Rahm Emanuel with 122 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 29, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Elder Justice Act - Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish an Elder Justice program under title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services). Establishes within the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) an Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC). Establishes the Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rahm Emanuel (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 112 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 29, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Jun 11, 2008)
More bills from Rahm Emanuel in the 110th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 110th Congress
- S. 1002: Older Americans Reauthorization Technical Corrections Act
- S. 845: Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007
- H.R. 2608: SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act
- H.R. 82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 184: To extend for 1 year the availability of supplemental social services block grant funding.
- H.R. 368: Notch Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 1380: Social Security Benefits Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 1668: Proportionate Final Benefit Act of 2007
- H.R. 3046: Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007
- H.R. 5447: Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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