Richard E. Neal

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

This bill would continue funding for government programs that work to prevent elder abuse and neglect, investigate complaints, and prosecute people who exploit or mistreat seniors. The money would support law enforcement, social services, and community organizations that help protect older adults from financial scams, physical abuse, and abandonment. The bill has been sent to multiple congressional committees to review different aspects of how these protections should work.

To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.

This bill would allow Irish citizens to participate in the E3 visa program, which lets skilled workers from certain countries live and work temporarily in the United States. Currently, only Australian citizens can use this visa category, so adding Ireland would give Irish professionals the same opportunity to work in America without needing to go through the more difficult employment-based immigration process. The change would benefit Irish workers seeking temporary employment in the U.S. and American employers looking to hire skilled workers from Ireland.