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H.R. 4334Became Law

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 25, 2020)


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.

What just happenedMar 25, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-131.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1](D-OR)Sponsor
25 cosponsors11 D14 R
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25cosponsors1committees30actions1amendments9related bills49subjects
  1. Mar 25, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-131.

  2. Mar 25, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-131.

  3. Mar 25, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 25, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 16, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 16, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 11, 2020ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Mar 11, 2020ResolvingDifferencesH41610

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

  9. Mar 11, 2020NotUsed19500

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

  10. Mar 11, 2020FloorH8D000

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

  11. Mar 4, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Mar 3, 2020Floor

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

  13. Mar 3, 2020Floor17000

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

  14. Mar 3, 2020Floor

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

  15. Oct 30, 2019Calendars

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

  16. Oct 29, 2019Calendars

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

  17. Oct 28, 2019FloorH38310

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

  18. Oct 28, 2019FloorH37300

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

  19. Oct 28, 2019Floor8000

    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)

  20. Oct 28, 2019FloorH8D000

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

  21. Oct 28, 2019FloorH30000

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

  22. Oct 28, 2019FloorH30300

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

  23. Oct 28, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.

  24. Oct 28, 2019CommitteeH12200

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

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  25. Oct 28, 2019Committee5000

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

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  26. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  27. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  28. Sep 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  29. Sep 16, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Sep 16, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 25, 202049

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.
Passed HouseOct 28, 201953

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.

Introduced in HouseSep 16, 2019

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.

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 — Informed