HR 3587 · 97th Congress · Social Welfare

Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981

Introduced 1981-05-13· Sponsored by Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]· 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 Subcommittee on Human Resources.(1981-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981 - Title I: Amendments to Title II - Administration on Aging - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the Commissioner of the Administration on Aging to serve as an advocate for the elderly within the Department of Health and Human Services and with other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities. Eliminates the duty and function of the Administration to serve as such an advocate. Directs the Commissioner to review and comment on Federal regulations and policies regarding community health and social service development for the elderly only upon request by the head of any Federal agency or department. Removes the duty of the Commissioner to advise, consult, and cooperate with such heads and the duty of such heads to consult with the Commissioner. Directs the Commissioner to consult with such heads only upon their request. Eliminates the National Information and Resource Clearing House for the Aging. Repeals specified requirements for completed studies and reports. Repeals a provision that a Congressional declaration of policy respecting Insular Areas not apply to the administration of programs for older Americans. Elimina…

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1 Republican