Founded 2003 · Washington, DC · 501(c)(3) Nonpartisan
The nonpartisan coalition keeping federal elder justice on the congressional agenda since 2003.
Helped pass the Elder Justice Act · 1612 K Street NW, Washington DC · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Years in Federal Advocacy
Coalition Members
Active 2026 Campaigns
Requested for APS in FY27
Active 2026 Campaigns
EJC is coordinating three active campaigns in 2026. Contact your representatives with a single click — your voice reaches Congress directly.
OAA Reauthorization
The Older Americans Act funds home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention programs serving millions of older Americans. Without reauthorization, these programs face funding uncertainty affecting every congressional district.
FY2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations — $100M
Adult Protective Services programs investigate elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation for the most vulnerable Americans. The current funding level leaves APS dramatically underfunded relative to the scale of elder abuse — an estimated 1 in 10 older adults experiences abuse, but most cases go unreported and uninvestigated.
FY2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations (Title VII OAA) — $187.5M total
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs provide essential advocacy for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities — investigating complaints, resolving disputes, and protecting residents' rights. Underfunding leaves ombudsmen unable to cover the facilities in their jurisdiction, leaving residents without an independent advocate.
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In February 2003, five national organizations — NCPEA, NAELA, NASUA, NASOP, and NAPSA — joined forces to create the Elder Justice Coalition, coinciding with the introduction of the original Elder Justice Act in Congress. The coalition was founded specifically to create a sustained advocacy infrastructure for comprehensive federal legislation addressing elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
After a seven-year campaign coordinated by EJC, the Elder Justice Act was enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act — the first comprehensive federal legislation specifically addressing elder abuse in American history. The Act authorized programs for elder abuse prevention, detection, treatment, intervention, and prosecution, and established the Elder Justice Coordinating Council and an Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.
EJC supported passage of the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act, which strengthened the Justice Department's response to elder financial exploitation, required DOJ to designate elder justice coordinators, and enhanced training for federal law enforcement on elder abuse cases.
EJC continued its appropriations advocacy for Adult Protective Services funding throughout the COVID-19 crisis, during which elder abuse and isolation increased dramatically. EJC coordinated member outreach to Congress advocating for emergency APS resources as nursing home deaths and elder isolation created an intensified elder abuse crisis.
EJC has sustained its advocacy for Older Americans Act reauthorization, coordinating member campaigns across multiple congressional sessions. The OAA funds essential elder services including home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention programs serving older Americans in every congressional district.
In June 2025, EJC published a formal public comment responding to the US Preventive Services Task Force's refusal to recommend elder abuse screening — calling it 'a regrettable form of ageism.' EJC's Policy Analyst Laura Borth noted the USPSTF had 'again refused' to support screening, with the word 'again' carrying editorial weight about the institutional pattern. This public comment demonstrated EJC's continued role as an active advocacy voice willing to challenge federal entities.
EJC is actively coordinating three congressional campaigns in 2026: Older Americans Act reauthorization (bipartisan Senate bill, lobbying House), $100M APS formula funding in FY27 appropriations, and $187.5M total LTCOP funding under Title VII OAA and the Elder Justice Act. These campaigns represent the current legislative priorities for EJC's 3,000-member coalition.
$100M APS + $187.5M LTCOP
EJC Staff
National Coordinator, Elder Justice Coalition
Robert B. Blancato serves as National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, bringing decades of experience in federal aging policy to EJC's congressional advocacy work. He has testified before Congress, engaged with Administration officials, and coordinated the coalition's legislative strategy on the Elder Justice Act, Older Americans Act, and federal appropriations for elder abuse prevention programs. Blancato is a recognized voice in Washington on elder justice, with direct relationships across the congressional aging committee landscape.
Engages directly with Senate and House aging committee staff on EJC's active legislative priorities.
bob@elderjusticecoalition.com
Policy Analyst, Elder Justice Coalition
Laura Borth serves as Policy Analyst for the Elder Justice Coalition, leading EJC's policy analysis, public comment submissions, and formal advocacy positions. She coordinated EJC's June 2025 public comment responding to the USPSTF's refusal to recommend elder abuse screening — calling it 'a regrettable form of ageism.' Borth provides the research foundation for EJC's congressional testimony and advocacy materials.
Primary point of contact for congressional staff, federal agency contacts, and policy researchers.
laura@elderjusticecoalition.comEJC serves three audiences. Find your path below.
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For individuals in crisis or concerned about a loved one — routes to APS, 911, and the Eldercare Locator.
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EIN: 52-1723616 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
EIN: 52-1723616
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · 23 Years Nonpartisan
The Elder Justice Coalition published a formal public comment criticizing the US Preventive Services Task Force's decision to again decline recommending elder abuse screening, calling the decision 'a regrettable form of ageism' and urging reversal.
Active CampaignEJC is coordinating member outreach to Congress seeking $100 million in formula funding for Adult Protective Services in FY2027 appropriations. Coalition members can take action at bit.ly/APS27.
Active CampaignWith a bipartisan Senate bill now advancing, EJC is mobilizing its 3,000-member coalition to contact House members on OAA reauthorization, which funds essential elder services in every congressional district.
