HR 15283 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

Older American Special Nutritional and Medical Assistance Act

Introduced 1976-08-26· Sponsored by Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1976-08-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Older American Special Nutritional and Medical Assistance Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Commissioner on Aging to establish a program to make supplemental food available to older persons determined to be nutritional risks because of inadequate nutrition and inadequate income. Directs the Commissioner to establish a program to make medical services and medical supplies available to older persons determined to be in special need of such services and supplies because of their medical condition and inadequate income. Requires States receiving grants for such purposes to distribute such grants to local health or welfare agencies or private nonprofit agencies. Requires the Commissioner to insure that foods, services, and supplies provided under this Act will be delivered to homes of older persons otherwise unable to procure them. Requires the Commissioner to insure that there is an equitable distribution of such foods, services, and supplies to older persons residing in rural areas. Requires the Commissioner and the Comptroller General to submit to Congress an interim evaluation report and a final evaluation report, detailing the administration of any program …

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