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Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments

Introduced: December 16, 2019 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7053-7057)
Dec 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Modernization of the Older American Act Amendments

This bill establishes, reauthorizes, and revises several programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor relating to care for the elderly.

For example, the bill reauthorizes and revises programs that support

  • caregivers of the elderly,
  • nutritional services,
  • disease prevention and health promotion services,
  • community and workforce training regarding elder care, and
  • abuse and neglect prevention services.

The bill also establishes several entities and programs to further support elder care, including initiatives that aim to reduce social isolation for the elderly.

What's happening now December 16, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7053-7057)

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