Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981

Summary

Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands under the definition of "State" for purposes of the Act. Includes among the functions of the Administration on Aging the coordination of Federal activities with respect to the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information relevant to older individuals. Eliminates the National Information and Resource Clearinghouse for the Aged. Sets March 31, 1982, as the deadline for a study by the Federal Council on Aging evaluating programs for older Americans. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the Council through fiscal year 1983. Eliminates outdated provisions relating to a report on legal services programs. Repeals a provision that a Congressional declaration of policy respecting "Insular Areas" not apply to the administration of programs for older Americans. Extends through fiscal year 1983 the authorization of appropriations for grants for State and community programs on aging (relating to social services and to congregate and home delivered nutrition services). Continues through fiscal year 1983 formulas for allotments to States and determination of the Federal share of costs of such programs. Changes (from a minimum of 50 percent) to "an adequate proportion" that portion of the amount of social service grant funds which area plans must assure will be expended for access to services, in-home services, and legal services. Requires that State plans provide that each nutrition service project will be available not only to individuals aged 60 or older and their spouses but also to handicapped or disabled individuals under 60 years of age residing in senior citizen centers where congregate nutrition services are provided. Requires that such plans give primary consideration to congregate nutrition services, but allows area agencies to award funds to organizations for home nutrition services without requiring that such organizations also provide congregate services. Permits charges for access to meals for the elderly where appropriate. Repeals a limitation on the use of nutrition services funds for supportive services. Extends through fiscal year 1983: (1) the 30 cents per meal minimum level of assistance under the program of donation of surplus agricultural commodities to nutrition services for the elderly grant or contract recipients; and (2) the requirement that the Secretary of Agriculture purchase high protein foods, meat, and meat alternates for such purpose. Directs the Commissioner of the Administration on Aging to consult with minority aging organizations and include the status of meeting the manpower needs of the minority elderly in reports on existing and future personnel needs. Includes weatherization improvement and energy efficiency among the special housing needs of older individuals for which special consideration will be given in awarding project grants and contracts. Provides that a report on special projects in comprehensive long-term care be included in the annual report on programs for older Americans. Extends through fiscal year 1983 the authorization of appropriations for training, research, and discretionary projects and programs in the field of aging. Includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in: (1) provisions for distribution of assistance under such Act; and (2) in the definition of "State" for purposes of the Older American Community Service Employment Programs. Includes weatherization activities among community services for purposes of such programs. Extends through fiscal year 1983 the authorization of appropriations for such programs. Extends through fiscal year 1983 the authorization of appropriations for grants for Indian tribes for elderly services, including multipurpose senior centers. Sets forth technical and conforming amendments.

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Timeline

1. 7 April 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 April 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 April 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 April 1981

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from HHS.

   Source: Committee

5. 24 April 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

   Source: Committee

6. 29 April 1981

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 30 April 1981

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 30 April 1981

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 5 May 1981

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

10. 5 May 1981

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 19 May 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 55.

    Source: Calendars

12. 19 May 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 97-70.

    Source: Committee

13. 19 May 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 97-70.

    Source: Committee

14. 18 November 1981

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.279 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

15. 18 November 1981

    Floor

    Rule Granted Providing an Open Rule with 1 Hour of Debate. Partial Waiver of Points of Order.

    Source: Floor

16. 20 November 1981

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

17. 20 November 1981

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 379 - 4 (Record Vote No: 329).

    Source: Floor

18. 20 November 1981

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 379 - 4 (Record Vote No: 329).

    Source: Floor

19. 20 November 1981

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

20. 20 November 1981

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 November 1981

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 19 May 1981

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large] · I · Sponsor
• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Washington, Harold [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] · R · Sponsor
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• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20] · D · Cosponsor

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Related records

• related to → A bill to amend the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to extend the authorization of appropriations for the national older Americans volunteer programs.
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H. R. 3046) to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to extend the authorizations of appropriations contained in such Act, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981
• related to ← Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981
• amends ← An amendment to the Andrews amendment to provide forward funding for Title V programs (Senior Citizen Employment Program).
• amends ← An amendment making technical changes in the Act.
• amends ← A technical amendment.
• amends ← An amendment to add a Senior Opportunities and Services program to the state and community social service grant program to make it a discretionary state activity. The program is to identify and meet the needs of older, poor persons 60 years of age or older in one or more of the following new areas a) development and provision of new volunteer services, b) effective referral to existing health, employment, housing, legal, consumer, transportation, and other services, c) stimulation and creation of additional services and programs to remedy gaps and deficiencies in existing services and programs, and d) other services the Commissioner deems necessary or appropriate to meet the need of the older poor and to assure them greater self sufficiency.
• amends ← An amendment to provide crime prevention services and victim assistance programs for older individuals.
• amends ← An amendment to add projects to improve transportation systems for the rural elderly to the list of eligible demonstration projects.

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