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Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3981

Bill 117 HR 3981, also known as the Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021, aims to establish a national hotline for seniors to access legal assistance and information. The bill seeks to provide seniors with resources to address legal issues such as elder abuse, housing disputes, and financial exploitation.

The hotline would be staffed by attorneys and trained volunteers who specialize in elder law and would be available to seniors across the country. The goal of the hotline is to ensure that seniors have access to legal assistance and are able to navigate the complex legal system.

The bill also includes provisions for outreach and education to ensure that seniors are aware of the hotline and how to access its services. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a grant program to support the operation of the hotline and to expand its reach to underserved communities. Overall, the Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021 aims to provide seniors with the support and resources they need to address legal issues and protect their rights. It is a bipartisan effort to improve access to legal assistance for seniors and ensure that they are able to live safely and independently.

Congressional Summary of HR 3981

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021

This bill permits the Administration on Aging to award competitive grants to certain nonprofit organizations or partnerships to establish or maintain statewide senior legal hotlines to provide free services to older individuals.

Current Status of Bill HR 3981

Bill HR 3981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill HR 3981 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021.  Bill HR 3981's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3981

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3981

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging
- Lawyers and legal services
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3981

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021
To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes.
Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021

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