Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 16 December 2019

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 December 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 16 December 2019 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 December 2019

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 December 2019

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Multigenerational Engagement Act of 2019
• related to → National Family Caregiver Support Program Cap Elimination Act of 2019
• related to → Aging Together Act
• related to → Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020