Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, reports estimate that as many as 1 in 10 elders are abused every year, but less than half of these incidents are actually reported, and the COVID pandemic has left seniors isolated and more vulnerable to fraud and abuse. All over, we are seeing scammers deceive a grandparent that their grandchild is in trouble and needs money. We see imposters pose as IRS agents to trick an elder into paying money they do not owe. We see fraudsters offer tech support assistance and collect money for fraudulent services. We must hold these criminals accountable for taking advantage of and abusing our seniors. Protecting and caring for our loved ones--who once supported and cared for us--is one of our most honorable responsibilities. The Elder Abuse and Protection Act promotes justice for vulnerable seniors by making the Elder Justice Initiative a permanent office within the Department of Justice, which works to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud and scams that target our nation's seniors. I thank Congresswoman Garcia for introducing this important legislation to protect our seniors, and I am proud to be a cosponsor and support it today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2922, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”