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Bill116th CongressFiled May 12, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6813

Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 1, 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.


What just happenedOct 19, 2020

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22](D-FL)Sponsor
78 cosponsors47 D31 R
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  1. Oct 19, 2020Calendars

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

  2. Oct 1, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 1, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5159-5161)

  4. Oct 1, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Oct 1, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6813.

  6. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5159-5163)

  7. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Sep 24, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.

  9. Sep 24, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-535.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Sep 24, 2020Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-535.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Sep 15, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. May 12, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. May 12, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. May 12, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 1, 202053

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.


Reported to HouseSep 24, 20207

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.


Introduced in HouseMay 12, 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.


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