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Prevention, Identification, and Treatment of Elder Abuse Act of 1991

Introduced: January 3, 1991 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 8, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jan 3, 1991
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prevention, Identification, and Treatment of Elder Abuse Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an office known as the National Center on Elder Abuse to: (1) compile an annual summary of recently conducted research on elder abuse; (2) develop and maintain an information clearinghouse on all programs for the prevention and treatment of such abuse; (3) compile training materials for personnel engaged in elder abuse prevention; (4) provide technical assistance for the planning and implementation of programs relating to the problems of elder abuse; and (5) investigate the causes and national incidence of elder abuse.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to or enter into contracts with public agencies or nonprofit organizations for demonstration projects designed to prevent and treat elder abuse. Sets forth the terms and conditions for such grants.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for the development and implementation of elder abuse prevention and treatment programs. Requires such States to have in effect a State elder abuse law with mandatory reporting provisions. Sets forth other requirements for eligibility.

Prohibits the use of assistance for construction of facilities. Directs the Secretary to establish criteria to achieve equitable distribution of assistance among the States.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now February 11, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 19, 1991
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jan 10, 1991
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jan 10, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 385: Prevention, Identification, and Treatment of Elder Abuse Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-385/
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"H.R. 385: Prevention, Identification, and Treatment of Elder Abuse Act of 1991." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-385/.
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