S 633 · 93th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Older Americans Home Repair Assistance Act

Introduced 1973-01-31· Sponsored by Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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.(1973-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Older Americans Home Repair Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations for the conduct of home repair projects, in order to promote work opportunities for unemployed or underemployed persons who are at least fifty-five years of age and who have poor employment prospects and to assist eligible homeowners to repair their homes. Sets forth criteria that such projects must meet before the Secretary shall enter into any contract under this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall establish criteria designed to achieve an equitable distribution of assistance among the States and between urban and rural areas under this Act. States that Federal financial assistance to any program carried out pursuant to this Act shall not exceed 90 percent of the cost of such program, including costs of administration. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires the Secretary to transmit, as part of the annual report required of the Department of Labor, a detailed report setting forth the activities conducted under this Act. A…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats