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Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4182| Senate 
| Updated: 7/2/2020
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020 This bill establishes a series of requirements relating to the quality of care provided in nursing and long-term care facilities, specifically with respect to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and elder abuse, and also modifies and extends several elder justice programs and initiatives. Among other things, the bill (1) requires a portion of any funds received through COVID-19 appropriations to be used for personal protective equipment and testing in Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Medicaid nursing facilities (NFs), and long-term care facilities, including assisted living facilities, and for specialized strike teams to address outbreaks in SNFs and NFs; (2) requires SNFs, NFs, and long-term care facilities to report COVID-19 cases and deaths, as well as unrelated deaths, from January 1, 2020, onwards and on a continual daily basis; and (3) requires a specified portion of COVID-19 appropriations to be directed to state and tribal agencies responsible for adult protective services. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2023 (1) grants to support state long-term care ombudsman programs, (2) elder abuse forensic centers, and (3) grants to support state adult protective services.
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Timeline
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 25, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8114
Introduced in House
  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • August 25, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8114
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6813: Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • S 116-3703: Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • HR 116-8114: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
Advisory bodiesAgingAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCrime victimsDisability and health-based discriminationDisability assistanceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareNeurological disordersNursingPersonnel recordsPhotography and imagingPrescription drugsRacial and ethnic relationsRight of privacySound recordingState and local courtsState and local government operationsWorker safety and health

Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4182| Senate 
| Updated: 7/2/2020
Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020 This bill establishes a series of requirements relating to the quality of care provided in nursing and long-term care facilities, specifically with respect to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and elder abuse, and also modifies and extends several elder justice programs and initiatives. Among other things, the bill (1) requires a portion of any funds received through COVID-19 appropriations to be used for personal protective equipment and testing in Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Medicaid nursing facilities (NFs), and long-term care facilities, including assisted living facilities, and for specialized strike teams to address outbreaks in SNFs and NFs; (2) requires SNFs, NFs, and long-term care facilities to report COVID-19 cases and deaths, as well as unrelated deaths, from January 1, 2020, onwards and on a continual daily basis; and (3) requires a specified portion of COVID-19 appropriations to be directed to state and tribal agencies responsible for adult protective services. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2023 (1) grants to support state long-term care ombudsman programs, (2) elder abuse forensic centers, and (3) grants to support state adult protective services.
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Timeline
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 25, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8114
Introduced in House
  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • August 25, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8114
    Introduced in House
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6813: Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • S 116-3703: Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • HR 116-8114: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgingAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCrime victimsDisability and health-based discriminationDisability assistanceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareNeurological disordersNursingPersonnel recordsPhotography and imagingPrescription drugsRacial and ethnic relationsRight of privacySound recordingState and local courtsState and local government operationsWorker safety and health