HR 888 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

Senior Citizens Skill and Talent Utilization Act

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Pettis, Jerry L. [R-CA-33]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Senior Citizens Skill and Talent Utilization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to establish a senior citizens skill and talent utilization program for unemployed citizens 55 years of age or older. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with agencies, organizations or States to further the purposes and goals of such program and to develop projects to implement such program. Provides that such agreements may include provisions for the payment of project costs in order to make the program effective. Provides that various conditions must be met by projects under such agreements before payment will be authorized. Directs the Secretary to consult with States and their political subdivisions in regard to: (1) the localities in which projects of the type authorized by this Act are established and (2) potential projects and the number or percentage of eligible individuals in the local population. Provides that the Secretary shall encourage participating agencies or organizations eligible for payment under this Act to coordinate their activities with agencies and organizations which are conducting existing programs of a related nature. Provides that eligible individuals who …

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