United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 4174 — Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019This bill requires the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to create a National Online Resource Center on Guardianship for the publication of resources and data relating to court-determined adult guardianships. Further, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award at least 5% of certain grant funds for state programs related to overseeing the administration of court-appointed guardian arrangements.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to enhance guardianship oversight and data collection through the establishment of a National Resource Center and state databases.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1397m-1(c)

    paragraph (2)(E) → subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H) of paragraph (2)

    This change expands the provisions under which funds can be allocated, enhancing the scope of guardianship-related activities.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1397m-1(c)

    Funds → Subject to paragraph (7), funds

    This change introduces a condition for funding under this section, allowing for the distribution based on further criteria.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1397m-1(c)

    subparagraph (E) → subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H)

    This change updates the referencing of subparagraphs, including new provisions for data collection and oversight.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1397m-1(c)

    paragraph (2)(E) → subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H) of paragraph (2)

    This allows for the inclusion of new guidelines for assessing and managing state guardianship statistics.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1397m-1(c)

    paragraph (2)(E) → subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H) of paragraph (2)

    This change broadens the operational framework of how guardianship information will be collected and utilized.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1397m-1(c)

    Ensuring demonstration program funding for the highest courts of states.--The Secretary shall ensure that at least 5 percent of the total of any funds made available to carry out this subsection in a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2020) is awarded under grants to the highest courts of States for purposes of conducting demonstration programs described in subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H) of paragraph (2).

    This adds a new requirement for funding allocation, ensuring that a portion is specifically directed to state highest courts for program demonstrations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4174 do?
Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019This bill requires the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to create a National Online Resource Center on Guardianship for the publication of resources and data relating to court-determined adult guardianships. Further, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award at least 5% of certain grant funds for state programs related to overseeing the administration of court-appointed guardian arrangements.
Who sponsors HR 4174?
HR 4174 is sponsored by Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Crist, Charlie (Democratic), Dingell, Debbie (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Castor, Kathy (Democratic), and Soto, Darren (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4174?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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