S 2850 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare
Older Americans Act
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EnactedLatest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 12255 passed in lieu.(1978-07-24)
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Older Americans Act - Title I: Amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require each Federal agency proposing to establish programs and services substantially related to the purposes of such Act to consult with the Administration on Aging prior to the establishment of such programs and services. Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the position of Counselor to the President on Aging to be appointed by the President. Sets forth the duties of the Counselor. Includes among such duties the representation of the interests of older Americans before the departments and agencies of the United States and to the general public. Declares it to be the purpose of Title III of such Act (Grants for State and Community Programs on Aging) to encourage and assist State and local agencies to concentrate resources to serve older persons by entering into new cooperative arrangements in each such State with State and local agencies, and with the providers of social services or nutrition services or multipurpose senior centers, for the planning for the provision of, and for the provision of, social services, nutrition services, or multipurp…
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