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Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2024
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8588
Bill 118 HR 8588, also known as the Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2024, aims to provide legal assistance to senior citizens who may not have access to or be able to afford legal services. The bill recognizes the unique legal needs of older Americans and seeks to address these needs by establishing a grant program to fund legal services for seniors.
Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of Health and Human Services would be responsible for administering the grant program, which would provide funding to organizations that offer legal services to seniors. These services could include assistance with estate planning, healthcare directives, consumer protection, and other legal matters that are particularly relevant to older individuals.
The bill also emphasizes the importance of coordinating legal services with other social services that seniors may need, such as healthcare, housing, and financial assistance. By linking legal services to these other resources, the bill aims to provide a more holistic approach to supporting the needs of older Americans. Overall, the Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2024 seeks to ensure that seniors have access to the legal assistance they need to protect their rights and well-being. By providing funding for legal services and promoting coordination with other social services, the bill aims to improve the quality of life for older Americans and help them navigate the legal challenges they may face in their later years.
Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of Health and Human Services would be responsible for administering the grant program, which would provide funding to organizations that offer legal services to seniors. These services could include assistance with estate planning, healthcare directives, consumer protection, and other legal matters that are particularly relevant to older individuals.
The bill also emphasizes the importance of coordinating legal services with other social services that seniors may need, such as healthcare, housing, and financial assistance. By linking legal services to these other resources, the bill aims to provide a more holistic approach to supporting the needs of older Americans. Overall, the Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2024 seeks to ensure that seniors have access to the legal assistance they need to protect their rights and well-being. By providing funding for legal services and promoting coordination with other social services, the bill aims to improve the quality of life for older Americans and help them navigate the legal challenges they may face in their later years.
Current Status of Bill HR 8588
Bill HR 8588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2024. Bill HR 8588 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 31, 2024. Bill HR 8588's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8588
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8588
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfareAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8588
To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to support linkages to legal services and medical legal partnerships.
To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to support linkages to legal services and medical legal partnerships.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8588
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