Rep. Neal Introduces the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act to Protect Seniors
This bill is currently sitting in several House committees where it was sent on March 23, 2026. No action has been taken on the bill for three months, which means it is not moving forward at this time. The bill must be reviewed by these committees before it can move to the next step in the process.
Protecting seniors is popular, but the high cost and lack of Republican support early on make it a difficult climb in a divided Congress.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 2718 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2718 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Labor organizations and joint labor-management organizations are explicitly named as eligible sub-grantees for workforce development funds. Union members working in care settings could benefit from wage subsidies, tuition assistance, and paid leave support funded through the bill.
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act would add significant muscle to state programs to investigate elder abuse and exploitation. The measure is a priority for the Insured Retirement Institute, which supports increased protections to safeguard the elderly from fraud.
The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act would provide $4.5 billion for services and incorporate new authorities to protect older adults from harm, including programs to address social isolation, which is a key risk factor for vulnerable seniors during extreme weather events.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026
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