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S 1198 118th Congress Senate Social Welfare

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023

Introduced: April 19, 2023 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 19, 2023
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Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes, provides funding through FY2027 for, and otherwise makes changes to programs that address abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities.

Specifically, the bill provides funding for states and localities to enhance adult protective services and long-term care ombudsman programs.

Additionally, the bill modifies an existing long-term care workforce grant program, including by requiring that grant recipients use funds to provide employees with wage subsidies, educational assistance, and access to affordable child care and transportation. Furthermore, the bill establishes new grant programs for states to (1) link health care and social services for older adults and adults with disabilities, including through medical-legal partnerships and legal services hotlines; and (2) prevent and address social isolation among older adults and adults with disabilities.

The bill also provides funding for reporting by the Department of Health and Human Services on the effectiveness of various programs and activities in addressing abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities.

What's happening now April 19, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1198: Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1198/
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"S. 1198: Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1198/.
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S. 1198, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1198/.
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