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Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act

USA116th CongressHR-6813| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2020
Theodore E. Deutch

Theodore E. Deutch

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (78)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Tom McClintock (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
May 12, 2020
Introduced in House
May 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
Sep 24, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-535.
Oct 1, 2020
Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 1, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5159-5163)
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6813.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 1, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5159-5161)
Oct 1, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 19, 2020
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
Dec 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3703
Signed by President.
  • May 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 24, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.


  • September 24, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-535.


  • October 1, 2020
    Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • October 1, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5159-5163)


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6813.


  • October 1, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • October 1, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5159-5161)


  • October 1, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 19, 2020
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.


  • December 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3703
    Signed by President.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-3703: Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • HR 116-8114: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
  • S 116-4182: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
AgingCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations

Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act

USA116th CongressHR-6813| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2020
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
May 12, 2020
Introduced in House
May 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
Sep 24, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-535.
Oct 1, 2020
Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 1, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5159-5163)
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6813.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 1, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5159-5161)
Oct 1, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 19, 2020
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
Dec 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3703
Signed by President.
  • May 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 24, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.


  • September 24, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-535.


  • October 1, 2020
    Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • October 1, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5159-5163)


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6813.


  • October 1, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • October 1, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5159-5161)


  • October 1, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 19, 2020
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.


  • December 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3703
    Signed by President.
Theodore E. Deutch

Theodore E. Deutch

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (78)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Tom McClintock (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-3703: Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
  • HR 116-8114: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
  • S 116-4182: Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsNeurological disordersState and local government operations