Elder Justice Policy Resources for Congressional & Agency Staff
Congressional resources, federal agency contacts, EJC testimony record, and research for policy work.
Congressional Resources
Senate Special Committee on Aging
The primary Senate committee with jurisdiction over elder justice issues. Staff contacts, hearing testimony, and committee reports on elder abuse, fraud prevention, and aging programs.
senate.gov/aging →EJC Active Campaign Advocacy Tools
EJC's current legislative priorities and constituent advocacy tools. Congressional staff can access campaign context, constituent data, and position papers.
EJC 2026 Campaign Overview →Older Americans Act — Legislative Text
Current OAA text including Title VII (elder abuse and neglect) provisions. EJC is coordinating the 2026 reauthorization campaign.
ACL OAA Resources →Federal Agency Resources
HHS Administration for Community Living (ACL)
ACL administers elder justice programs including APS formula grants, LTCOP, and Elder Justice Act programs. Primary HHS contact for elder justice appropriations.
ACL Elder Rights →DOJ Elder Justice Initiative
DOJ coordinates federal elder justice law enforcement efforts, training, and research. Includes the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act implementation.
DOJ Elder Justice Initiative →Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Elder Financial Protection
CFPB's resources on financial exploitation of older adults, including tools for financial institutions and community organizations.
CFPB Adult Financial Exploitation →EJC Advocacy & Testimony Record
USPSTF Elder Abuse Screening Response (June 2025)
EJC's formal public comment responding to the USPSTF's refusal to recommend elder abuse screening. Calls the decision “a regrettable form of ageism.” Available as a PDF reference for policy staff.
Contact laura@elderjusticecoalition.com for the full document.
EJC Policy Victories Timeline
23-year record of EJC's legislative engagements: Elder Justice Act (2010), Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (2016), and annual appropriations campaigns.
View Full Policy Timeline →Research Basis
National Center on Elder Abuse — Research Portal
Peer-reviewed research, prevalence data, and evidence-based interventions. The authoritative federal research repository on elder abuse.
NCEA Research Engine →National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative
Research and resources on elder abuse in Native American communities. Policy staff addressing tribal elder justice issues should consult NIEJI resources.
NIEJI →EJC's policy team is a resource for congressional staff and agency contacts.
Reach us at laura@elderjusticecoalition.com