Grassley Advances Elder Justice Bill Through Committee

senat.gov, Dec 29, 2006

Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today won unanimous committee approval of bipartisan legislation to help prevent elder abuse and give consumers more information to guide nursing home placement.

"As America ages, more people are vulnerable to elder abuse and neglect," Grassley said. "It’s important to marshal resources and coordinate the services of experts equipped to protect the elderly. It’s also critical to make sure families are educated about their options before placing loved ones in a nursing home or other facility. This legislation will help in both areas."

Following are Grassley’s statement from this morning's committee session and a summary of the bill approved by the committee today. A more detailed description is available at finance.senate.gov under "legislation." Read more at senate.gov