S 3057 · 116th Congress · Social Welfare
Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7053-7057)(2019-12-16)
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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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