Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-1784
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-06-11
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aging

Crime prevention

Crime victims

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Criminal justice information and records

Postal service

U.S. Postal Service
Latest action: action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3323-3324)

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-06-11
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019</b></p> <p>This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp, with the proceeds from the sale of the stamp transferred to (1) the Department of Justice for specified purposes, including prevention and education regarding elder abuse, data collection, and victim services; and (2) the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes of elder justice activities.</p>

tv_txt: II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1784 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2019 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Rosen , Ms. McSally , and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To provide for the issuance of a Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019 . 2. Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term elder justice has the meaning given that term in section 2011 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397j ); (2) the term elder abuse has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act ( 34 U.S.C. 21701 ); (3) the term Postal Service means the United States Postal Service; (4) the term semipostal stamp has the meaning given the term semipostal in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code; and (5) the term Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semi­post­al Stamp means the semipostal stamp issued under subsection (b). (b) Issuance In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to raising awareness of and combating elder abuse and to funding for elder justice activities, the Postal Service shall issue a semi­post­al stamp in accordance with subsection (c). (c) Terms and conditions (1) In general Except as provided in this subsection, the issuance and sale of, and the determination of amounts becoming available from the sale of, the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under that section. (2) Duration The Postal Service shall make available to the public the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp for a period of not less than 2 years, beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Disposition of proceeds (A) Department of Justice Half of the amounts becoming available from the sale of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp shall be transferred to the Department of Justice, to remain available until expended, for the purposes of— (i) prevention of and education regarding elder abuse; (ii) investigation, prosecution, and litigation expenses relating to elder abuse; (iii) data collection regarding elder abuse; (iv) elder abuse victim services; and (v) any other expense of the Department of Justice relating to elder abuse. (B) Administration for community living Half of the amounts becoming available from the sale of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp shall be transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services, to remain available until expended, for the purposes of elder justice activities authorized under subtitle B of title XX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397j et seq.). (C) Administration of transfers Transfers under this paragraph shall be made to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services not less frequently than 2 times a year and under such other arrangements as the Postal Service shall by mutual agreement with the applicable agency establish in order to carry out the purposes of this Act. (D) Proceeds not to be offset In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of title 39, United States Code, amounts becoming available from the sale of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the Department of Justice or the Department of Health and Human Services. (4) Limitation The Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of title 39, United States Code. (5) Promotion The Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services may use Federal funds to promote the sale of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp, which may include the preparation and dissemination of reports, brochures, or other appropriate materials to be made available to the public that describe elder justice issues and the benefits of the sale of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp.