HR. 8060In Committee
Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026
Reauthorizes and updates federal elder justice programs to strengthen prevention, detection, and response to elder abuse and exploitation
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Reauthorizes and updates federal elder justice programs to strengthen prevention, detection, and response to elder abuse and exploitation
Key points
- Authorize response to exploitation
- Modify elder abuse prevention efforts
- Reauthorize elder justice programs
- Expand abuse detection activities
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-24 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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