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Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act

USA116th CongressS-3703| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2020
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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. Specifically, DOJ must address victims and witnesses who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in these materials. Additionally, in creating or compiling these materials, DOJ must consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and, as appropriate, other entities with relevant expertise in elder abuse.

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Timeline
May 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2381-2382)
Aug 6, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5346-5347)
Aug 6, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5346-5347)
Aug 6, 2020
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5346-5347)
Aug 6, 2020
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 11, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 14, 2020
Received in the House.
Aug 14, 2020
Held at the desk.
Oct 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6813
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
Dec 8, 2020
Ms. Bass asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Dec 8, 2020
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7000-7001)
Dec 8, 2020
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7000-7001)
Dec 8, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Dec 8, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 22, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-252.
  • May 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2381-2382)


  • August 6, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5346-5347)


  • August 6, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5346-5347)


  • August 6, 2020
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5346-5347)


  • August 6, 2020
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 11, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 14, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • August 14, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • October 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6813
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.


  • December 8, 2020
    Ms. Bass asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.


  • December 8, 2020
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7000-7001)


  • December 8, 2020
    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7000-7001)


  • December 8, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.


  • December 8, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-252.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6813: Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • HR 116-8114: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
  • S 116-4182: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
AgingCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations

Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act

USA116th CongressS-3703| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2020
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. Specifically, DOJ must address victims and witnesses who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in these materials. Additionally, in creating or compiling these materials, DOJ must consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and, as appropriate, other entities with relevant expertise in elder abuse.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
May 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2381-2382)
Aug 6, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5346-5347)
Aug 6, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5346-5347)
Aug 6, 2020
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5346-5347)
Aug 6, 2020
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 11, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 14, 2020
Received in the House.
Aug 14, 2020
Held at the desk.
Oct 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6813
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
Dec 8, 2020
Ms. Bass asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Dec 8, 2020
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7000-7001)
Dec 8, 2020
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7000-7001)
Dec 8, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Dec 8, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 22, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-252.
  • May 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2381-2382)


  • August 6, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5346-5347)


  • August 6, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5346-5347)


  • August 6, 2020
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5346-5347)


  • August 6, 2020
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 11, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 14, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • August 14, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • October 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6813
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.


  • December 8, 2020
    Ms. Bass asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.


  • December 8, 2020
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7000-7001)


  • December 8, 2020
    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7000-7001)


  • December 8, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.


  • December 8, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-252.
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6813: Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • HR 116-8114: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
  • S 116-4182: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations