Senior Citizen Protection Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 5694

Introduced

Jul 8, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Aging Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Criminal justice information and records Law enforcement administration and funding State and local government operations

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Summary

Senior Citizen Protection Act of 2016

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish guidelines for states to design and implement elder abuse registries. DOJ may award state grants to establish and operate such registries.

Additionally, DOJ must establish and maintain a national database that contains information from state elder abuse registries.

Actions

Jul 22, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jul 8, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 8, 2016

Introduced in House

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