What does Preamble of Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to reauthorize funding for programs related to elder abuse. The programs focus on prevention, investigation, and prosecution of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

What does REAUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO PREVENT AND of Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section reauthorizes funding for programs to prevent and investigate elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Secretary shall make grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for nursing home worker training. Grants can be used for wage subsidies, tuition assistance, child care, and transportation for eligible individuals. States must report on the use of funds, including the number of individuals served and the outcomes of the programs. The Secretary shall reserve 2% of the funds for grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and 2% for administrative costs.

What does ASSESSMENT REPORTS. of Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit reports to specified congressional committees every two years, beginning within two years of the Act's enactment. The reports must include updates on evaluations of programs related to preventing, detecting, and treating abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. The reports may also include recommendations to Congress regarding funding levels and policy changes to improve these programs. Section 2023 of the Social Security Act is amended to ensure the independence of federally funded research and evaluation activities at the Administration for Community Living's Office of Performance and Evaluation. The Office of Performance and Evaluation must maintain rigor, relevance, utility, independence, objectivity, transparency, and ethical principles in its activities. The Secretary is appropriated $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2030 to carry out this section.

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Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Richard Neal (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reauthorizes funding for programs focused on preventing, investigating, and prosecuting elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
It provides grants to states, tribes, and tribal organizations to support nursing home worker training through wage subsidies, tuition assistance, childcare, and transportation.
The bill requires regular reports to Congress on program evaluations and recommendations for improvements, while also ensuring the independence and rigor of related research and evaluation activities.

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