H.R. 8060, the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026, reauthorizes and expands federal programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation while addressing workforce shortages in elder care. The bill provides $410 million annually through 2030 to recruit and retain healthcare workers in nursing homes and other elder care settings through wage subsidies, education assistance, and support services, with funding distributed to states based on their senior population and with minimum allocations to ensure all states participate. It also dedicates $500 million annually to elder justice programs, $188 million to new initiatives including medical-legal partnerships and social isolation prevention efforts, and $23-30 million for long-term care ombudsman services. The legislation extends grant eligibility to Indian tribes and tribal organizations, reserving 2 percent of funds for tribal programs, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate program effectiveness through biennial reports and maintain an independent research office funded at $10 million annually. These investments collectively target vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities, healthcare workers in elder care, and state and local agencies responsible for elder protection through fiscal year 2030.