H.R.8060

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

Introduced·3/24/26

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026 reauthorizes funding for elder abuse prevention, investigation, and prosecution programs.

The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026 reauthorizes funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It amends the Social Security Act to enhance adult protective services, establish medical-legal partnerships, and provide grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. The bill also includes provisions for nursing home worker training grants, long-term care ombudsman program grants, and training to address social isolation among older adults and adults with disabilities.

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Ways And Means Committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 24

House

Introduced in House

Mar 24

House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.