An amendment to clarify that the Older Americans programs should serve the mental health needs of the elderly by specifying that health related references in the bill are worded to encompass mental health, and that state and area plans must necessarily address the needs of mentally impaired elderly citizens by including mental health among the provisions dealing with training, research, and education activities.

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Amendment Number
169
Description
An amendment to clarify that the Older Americans programs should serve the mental health needs of the elderly by specifying that health related references in the bill are worded to encompass mental health, and that state and area plans must necessarily address the needs of mentally impaired elderly citizens by including mental health among the provisions dealing with training, research, and education activities.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 28, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
May 28, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 169 — Informed