SIFMA provides Comments to the U.S. Senate in support of the Robert Matava Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2015 to better protect elder Americans from abuse and financial exploitation. This legislation addresses a critical issue for millions of Americans looking to protect themselves and their family members.

SIFMA supports the requirement that the Attorney General and Health and Human Services collect statistical data related to the number of elder abuse cases filed and the number referred to Adult Protective Services. Additionally, we support the Government Accountability Office study that will focus on reviewing findings related to the financial cost to the federal government from the abuse and exploitation of elders.

See also: S.1663