S. 3703 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
S. 3703 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on May 12, 2020, sponsored by Susan M. Collins with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 12, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-252
What it does
Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review and update, if necessary, certain best practices, replication guides, and other training materials for law enforcement, judicial officials, and others whose work may bring them in contact with elder abuse.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan M. Collins (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2020
- Passed the SenateAug 6, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2020
- Became lawDec 22, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-252. (Dec 22, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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