S 3798 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare
Economic Opportunity and Community Partnership Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1974-07-23)
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Economic Opportunity and Community Partnership Act - Extends the authorization for appropriations of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, for an additional three year period through fiscal year 1977. Extends such Act for an additional three year period, through fiscal year 1978. Authorizes an aggregate of $1,548,000 for fiscal year 1975, $1,761,500 for fiscal year 1976, and $1,983,000 for fiscal year 1977. Provides for automatic extension of the authorizations beyond fiscal year 1977, unless the Congress passes or formally rejects extension of authorizations, or by concurrent resolution, provides that the automatic extension shall no longer apply. Establishes an independent "Community Services and Community Economic Development Administration," headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. States that "Community Services" would include continued direct funding for community action "local initiative" programs, "Community Partnership Agreements", and national emphasis anti-poverty activities such as Emergency Food and Medical Services, Senior Opportunities and Services, and other projects such as evaluation and demonstration …
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Cosponsors (20)
15 Democrats5 Republicans