H.R. 4334
116th Congress
House
Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020
Official title: To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2020 through 2024, and for other purposes.
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25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-131.
Mar 25, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 16, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2020
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)
Mar 11, 2020
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2020
Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)
Mar 4, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 3, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 3, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)
Mar 3, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)
Oct 30, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
Oct 29, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 28, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 28, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)
Oct 28, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8466-8472)
Oct 28, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.
Oct 28, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)
Oct 28, 2019
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 28, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Oct 28, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
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| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 1,461 | Collins, Susan M. | Agreed to |
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Became Public Law No: 116-131.
Plain-English summary
Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024, modifies, and establishes programs under the Older Americans Act, which supports social services and activities for individuals aged 60 years or older. It also requires various reports and evaluations, including on social isolation.
TITLE I--MODERNIZING DEFINITIONS AND PROGRAMS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
This title reauthorizes and revises various activities, and modifies the duties and functions, of the Administration on Aging. It also (1) provides statutory authority for the National Resource Center for Women and Retirement; (2) authorizes a demonstration project for recruiting and retaining direct care workers; and (3) includes immunizations, malnutrition screenings, and certain other activities within the scope of health promotion and disease prevention activities supported by the administration.
TITLE II--IMPROVING GRANTS FOR STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING
This title reauthorizes grants for supportive services, nutrition services, disease prevention and health promotion activities, and caregiver supports. It also modifies grant funding formulas, eligibility criteria, and other related requirements.
TITLE III--MODERNIZING ACTIVITIES FOR HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND LONGEVITY
This title reauthorizes and revises activities that support health, independence, and longevity for older adults, including by allowing certain grants to support fall prevention and chronic disease self-management programs.
TITLE IV--SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
This title reauthorizes employment and volunteer programs for older adults and designates older adults who have been recently incarcerated as a priority population for some of these programs.
TITLE V--ENHANCING GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
This title reauthorizes programs for older adults in tribal populations and establishes a competitive grant program for support services to help maintain the health and independence for members of this population.
TITLE VI--MODERNIZING ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES AND OTHER PROGRAMS
This title reauthorizes and revises elder justice programs and the long-term care ombudsman program.
TITLE VII--MISCELLANEOUS
This title makes technical corrections, such as by replacing outdated statutory references.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
20
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Keller, Fred
D
Morelle, Joseph D.
R
Meuser, Daniel
R
Smucker, Lloyd
Roe, David
R
Walberg, Tim
DEFAZIO, PETER
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
R
Allen, Rick W.
D
Courtney, Joe
R
Guthrie, Brett
D
Hayes, Jahana
Sablan, Gregorio
D
Stevens, Haley M.
R
Thompson, Glenn
R
Comer, James
R
Johnson, Dusty
D
Lee, Susie
R
Stefanik, Elise M.
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