HR 5352 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-02-12· Sponsored by Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
Committee
House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2008-10-02)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2008-09-23
Roll #626
Yea 387Nay 28
Democrats
226 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
161 Yea·28 Nay
PassedHouse · 2008-09-23
Roll #626
Yea 387Nay 28
Democrats
226 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
161 Yea·28 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) study and report to Congress on state laws and practices relating to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; and (2) develop and implement policies and a long-term plan for elder justice programs and related activities. Authorizes the Attorney General to award victim advocacy grants for study of the special needs of victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including related pilot programs. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) award grants to support local and state prosecutors and general law enforcement in elder justice matters; and (2) establish procedures to ensure that the Department of Justice dedicates resources to investigating and prosecuting elder justice cases. Amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act to add a new part B (Elder Justice) establishing an Elder Justice Coordinating Council and the Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 5352, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008

Jul 24, 2008

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 11, 2008</p>

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H.R. 5352, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008

Jul 24, 2008

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 11, 2008

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican