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HR 2167 105th Congress House

Pension Assistance and Counseling Act of 1997

Official title: To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to improve on the provisions relating to pension rights demonstration projects.

Introduced: July 31, 1997 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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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Jul 15, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jul 15, 1997
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2167: Pension Assistance and Counseling Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2167/
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