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H.R. 4846 116th Congress House

Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act

Official title: To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide priority for the senior community service employment program.

Introduced: October 23, 2019 Introduced by: Mary Gay Scanlon Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
Social Welfare AgingCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingEmployment and training programs
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National and community serviceState and local government operationsTemporary and part-time employment
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Oct 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Oct 23, 2019
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 Latest action October 23, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act

This bill gives priority, for purposes of certain grant programs that support the employment of older adults, to seniors who have been recently incarcerated.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4334 Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4846: Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4846/
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"H.R. 4846: Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4846/.
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