S 491 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

Older Americans Comprehensive Services Amendments

Introduced 1973-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1973-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Older Americans Comprehensive Services Amendments - Title I: Declaration of Objectives - Declares it to be the purpose of these Amendments to make available comprehensive programs which include a full range of health, education, and social services to older citizens; to give full and special consideration to citizens with special needs; to provide comprehensive programs which will deliver a full range of essential services to older citizens; and to insure that the planning and operation of such programs will be undertaken as a partnership of parents, community, and State and local governments, with appropriate assistance from the Federal Government. Title II: Administration on Aging - Establishes in the Office of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare an Administration on Aging to be headed by a Commissioner on Aging. Provides that the Administration shall be the principal agency for carrying out this Act. Establishes a Federal Council on the Aging approved by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifies the functions of the Council, including a study of the interrelationships of benefit programs for the elderly operated by Federal, State, and local g…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans