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S 1589 102th Congress Senate Social Welfare Old age assistance Rural elderly

Rural Equity for Older Americans Amendments of 1991

Introduced: July 30, 1991 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Aug 26, 1991
Referred to Subcommittee on Aging (Labor and Human Resources).
Jul 30, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Jul 30, 1991
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rural Equity for Older Americans Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require that particular attention be given in providing services to older individuals living in rural areas. Requires State formulas for distribution of Older American Act funds to include a factor that reflects the cost of providing geographical access to services to older individuals residing in rural areas. Deletes a requirement under the Older Americans Act that State agencies must spend in rural areas each fiscal year an amount not less than 105 percent of the amount spent in FY 1978.

What's happening now August 26, 1991

Referred to Subcommittee on Aging (Labor and Human Resources).

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