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H.R. 2029 (98th)

Older Americans Alternative Care Act of 1983

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Introduced

9 March 1983

Last action

25 March 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Vandergriff, Tommy J. [D-TX-26], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Older Americans Alternative Care Act of 1983 - Title I: Medicare Amendments - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove the homebound requirement for home health services. Includes periodic chore and respite care services as home health services. Permits home health services to be provided in an adult day care center. Title II: Senior Companions Program - Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act to authorize the Director of the ACTION Agency to make grants or contracts under the National Older Americans Volunteer Program to establish senior companion programs. Title III: Income Tax Credit for Maintaining Households Which Include Dependents Who Have Attained Age 65 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an income tax credit for an individual who maintains in his or her home a household for a dependent over age 65.

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Timeline

  1. 9 March 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

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