HR 4334 116th Congress

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 116-131.

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Sponsors

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

D — OR

Summary

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024, modifies, and establishes programs under the Older Americans Act, which supports social services and activities for individuals aged 60 years or older. It also requires various reports and evaluations, including on social isolation. TITLE I--MODERNIZING DEFINITIONS AND PROGRAMS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING This title reauthorizes and revises various activities, and modifies the duties and functions, of the Administration on Aging. It also (1) provides statutory authority for the National Resource Center for Women and Retirement; (2) authorizes a demonstration project for recruiting and retaining direct care workers; and (3) includes immunizations, malnutrition screenings, and certain other activities within the scope of health promotion and disease prevention activities supported by the administration. TITLE II--IMPROVING GRANTS FOR STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING This title reauthorizes grants for supportive services, nutrition services, disease prevention and health promotion activities, and caregiver supports. It also modifies grant funding formulas, eligibility criteria, and other related requirements. TITLE III--MODERNIZING ACTIVITIES FOR HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND LONGEVITY This title reauthorizes and revises activities that support health, independence, and longevity for older adults, including by allowing certain grants to support fall prevention and chronic disease self-management programs. TITLE IV--SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM This title reauthorizes employment and volunteer programs for older adults and designates older adults who have been recently incarcerated as a priority population for some of these programs. TITLE V--ENHANCING GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS This title reauthorizes programs for older adults in tribal populations and establishes a competitive grant program for support services to help maintain the health and independence for members of this population. TITLE VI--MODERNIZING ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES AND OTHER PROGRAMS This title reauthorizes and revises elder justice programs and the long-term care ombudsman program. TITLE VII--MISCELLANEOUS This title makes technical corrections, such as by replacing outdated statutory references.
Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 This bill establishes, reauthorizes, and revises several programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor relating to care for the elderly. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises programs that support caregivers of the elderly; informational services, such as pension counseling; nutritional services, such as meal delivery; disease prevention and health promotion services; community and workforce training regarding elder care; and abuse and neglect prevention services. The bill also establishes several entities and programs to further support elder care, including initiatives that aim to promote independent living and reduce social isolation for the elderly.
Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 This bill establishes, reauthorizes, and revises several programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor relating to care for the elderly. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises programs that support caregivers of the elderly; informational services, such as pension counseling; nutritional services, such as meal delivery; disease prevention and health promotion services; community and workforce training regarding elder care; and abuse and neglect prevention services. The bill also establishes several entities and programs to further support elder care, including initiatives that aim to promote independent living and reduce social isolation for the elderly.

Actions

2020-03-25T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 116-131.

2020-03-25T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 116-131.

2020-03-25T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2020-03-25T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2020-03-16T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2020-03-16T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2020-03-11T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2020-03-11T00:00:00

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)

2020-03-11T00:00:00

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

2020-03-11T00:00:00

Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)

2020-03-04T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2020-03-03T00:00:00

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)

2020-03-03T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

2020-03-03T00:00:00

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)

2019-10-30T00:00:00

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.

2019-10-29T00:00:00

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

2019-10-28T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2019-10-28T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)

2019-10-28T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8466-8472)

2019-10-28T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.

2019-10-28T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)

2019-10-28T00:00:00

Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2019-10-28T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.

2019-10-28T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.

2019-10-28T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.

2019-09-18T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2019-09-18T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2019-09-16T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

2019-09-16T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2019-09-16T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Social Welfare

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