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HR 1739 102th Congress House

Older Americans Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act

Official title: To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to expand the preventive health services program to include disease prevention and health promotion services, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 25, 1991 See on congress.gov
Health AuthorizationCongregate housingGeriatricsGrants-in-aid
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Health educationNutrition and the agedPreventive medicineSenior centersSocial Welfare
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 10, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Apr 11, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 11, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 10, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Older Americans Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to expand the preventive health services program to include disease prevention and health promotion services and information provided at congregate meal sites and through home-delivered meals programs, as well as senior centers.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1995 for the preventive health services program.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 24, 1991
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· May 22, 1991
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Apr 25, 1991
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Apr 25, 1991
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