HR 8543 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide that States in certain instances may receive cash payments in lieu of donated agricultural commodities from the Secretary of Agriculture for nutrition programs for the elderly.

Introduced 1975-07-10· Sponsored by Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2]· 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.(1975-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that States which have terminated operation of commodity distribution facilities under the Older Americans Act of 1965 may receive cash payments in lieu of donated agricultural commodities from the Secretary of Agriculture for nutrition programs for the elderly. Requires such States to disburse the cash to those elderly persons who would otherwise be eligible to receive such commodities.…

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