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HR 3120 99th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Crimes against the elderly Department of Justice Executive reorganization Social Welfare Victims of crimes

Elderly Crime Prevention and Victim Assistance Act of 1985

Introduced: July 30, 1985 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Jul 30, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jul 30, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Elderly Crime Prevention and Victim Assistance Act of 1985 - Establishes in the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice the National Resource Office Relating to Crimes Against Older Individuals. Provides for the appointment of an administrator from the employees of the Department of Justice to head such office. Requires the administrator to coordinate activities of the Department of Justice relating to training of law enforcement officers, financial assistance for older victims, compilation of statistical information, and research with regard to crimes committed against the elderly. Requires the administrator to: (1) establish a liaison with all Federal departments and agencies involved with programs for older persons who are or may become victims of crimes; (2) disseminate information regarding such programs and assistance; and (3) provide technical assistance to reduce or prevent the committing of crime against older individuals.

What's happening now August 8, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2