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Search Results: keywords:"elder abuse prevention"

H. R. 8023 — To require the Federal Trade Commission to include in the report of the Commission under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act certain information relating to scams disproportionately impacting seniors during emergencies, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:501
H.R. 8023 requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on scams that target seniors during emergencies, as part of the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act. The bill mandates the inclusion of details about the number and types of these scams, policies to prevent them, and any...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8023 is a bill that asks a group called the Federal Trade Commission to help keep Grandma and Grandpa safe from scams, especially during emergencies. They will do this by telling everyone about these scams and working with others to spread the word.
H. R. 10017 — To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide for training for employees of public housing agencies regarding issues relating to the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elder persons.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:447
H.R. 10017, known as the “Elder Abuse Prevention in Public Housing Act,” aims to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937. This bill requires public housing agencies to provide training for their employees on recognizing and dealing with the abuse, neglect, or exploitation...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10017 wants to make sure that workers who help people with public housing know how to spot when older people are being hurt or taken advantage of, and this bill will help them learn how to do that.
S. RES. 774 — Designating June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the month of June 2024 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
July 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:596
S. RES. 774 is a resolution that designates June 15, 2024, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2024 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It acknowledges the various forms of elder abuse, such as physical, financial, and psychological harm, and...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, June 15th is a special day called World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and all of June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, to help people know that hurting, cheating, or being unkind to older people is bad, and to say thanks to those who help take care of them.
S. RES. 571 — Honoring the leadership and celebrating the retirement of Edwin Walker, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging for the Administration for Community Living.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:186
S. RES. 571 is a resolution that honors Edwin Walker for his service as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging at the Administration for Community Living. It recognizes his contributions in enhancing the well-being of older adults, his leadership through various...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 571 is a special note from the Senate saying thank you to Edwin Walker for helping take care of older people and celebrating his retirement. They plan to send this thank you note to his family.

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