Elder Justice Act (2007)Federal bill would provide federal funding for Adult Protective Services; support new forensic expertise in elder abuse; authorize $10 million for training, technical assistance, demonstration programs and research to improve long-term care ombudsman effectiveness in addressing abuse and neglect; authorize $20 million in grants to enhance long-term care staffing through training employee incentives; and improve the quality of information and research related to elder abuse. Bill Number H.R. 1783/ S. 1070 Sponsor Rep. Rahm Emanual (D-IL)/ Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Date of Introduction 3/29/2007 Latest Activity Passed out of the Sentate Finance Committee. Passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. Failed to pass out of other assigned committees. More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/ Topic: Establishing Task Forces and/or Studies on Caregiving Services | 
