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Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1126

Bill 118 s 1126, also known as the Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide more flexibility in the use of federal grant funds for guardianship programs.

Under current law, federal grant funds for guardianship programs are restricted in how they can be used. This bill seeks to remove some of these restrictions in order to allow states and localities more flexibility in how they use these funds. This could include using the funds for training programs, outreach efforts, and other activities that support guardianship services.

The bill also aims to improve coordination between federal agencies that provide funding for guardianship programs. By streamlining the grant application process and increasing collaboration between agencies, the bill seeks to make it easier for states and localities to access and use these funds effectively. Overall, the Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act is designed to enhance the effectiveness of guardianship programs and improve outcomes for individuals who rely on these services. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments before it is voted on.

Congressional Summary of S 1126

Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act

This bill allows recipients of demonstration grants for preventing and detecting elder abuse to use the grants for state court programs that use clinics supervised by a licensed attorney to recruit and train law students to represent individuals in guardianship cases and serve as guardians ad litem. (Guardians ad litem are court-appointed representatives for individuals who are unable to represent their own interests, typically because they are minors or declared legally incompetent.)

Current Status of Bill S 1126

Bill S 1126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1126 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1126's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1126

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1126

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1126

Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act
Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act
A bill to amend title XX of the Social Security Act to expand the activities authorized under adult protective services demonstration grants.

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