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Pension Assistance and Counseling Act of 1997

Introduced: July 15, 1997 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Jul 15, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jul 15, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pension Assistance and Counseling Act of 1997 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 with regard to pension rights demonstration projects to: (1) redesignate the current pension rights information programs as counseling programs; (2) remove the limit on the number of grants under such programs; (3) require grant applicants to provide evidence of the agency's or organization's ability to provide program services on a statewide or regional basis; (4) mandate a toll-free telephone number for individuals seeking information and assistance regarding pension and other retirement benefits, and related rights; and (5) increase from 18 months to three years the duration of program grant awards.

What's happening now July 15, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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