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Older
Americans Act
Bill Text for the
Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006 (H.R. 6197)
Committee Report
109-493 to accompany the Senior Independence Act (H.R. 5293) The Older Americans Act (OAA) is the major
federal statute governing the organization and delivery of a wide array
of social services for elderly Americans. Since its inception in 1965, the Act has funded transportation,
nutrition, and referral to home care, health, and other social services. Nutrition services include the popular “Meals on Wheels” home delivery
meal program and congregate meal programs, which serve
larger groups in settings such as senior centers.
In the 109th Congress, the Education &
the Workforce Committee will work to improve programs and services under
the Older Americans Act through increased accountability and improved
efforts to prevent elder abuse and enhance services that can improve the
quality of life for aging Americans.
Press Statements:
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President Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Renew, Reform Programs for
Older Americans - October 17, 2006
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House Backs Bicameral, Bipartisan Agreement to Reauthorize,
Strengthen Older Americans Act - September 28, 2006
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House Backs Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Services for U.S. Seniors
- June 21, 2006
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House
Panel Approves Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Services for Older
Americans - May 17, 2006
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Subcommittee Approves Bipartisan Measure to Improve Federal Services for
Older Americans - May 10, 2006
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Education & the Workforce Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan
Legislation to Strengthen Federal Services for Older Americans - May
4, 2006
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Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Impact of, Potential Improvements to
Older Americans Act - May 2, 2006
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Subcommittee
Holds Hearing on Older Americans Act
- May 24, 2005
Bill Summary:
Fact Sheet:
Dear Colleagues:
Committee Hearings and Markups:
- On May 17, 20006, the Full Committee
held a markup of H.R. 5293,
"Senior Independence Act of 2006" -
Opening
Statement and Markup Information
- On May 10, 2006, the Subcommittee on
Select Education held a markup of H.R. 5293, "Senior Independence Act of 2006"
- Opening
Statement and Markup Information
- On May 2, 2006, the Subcommittee on
Select Education held a hearing on
"Seniors Independence Act of 2006" -
Opening
Statements and Witness Testimony
- On April 28, 2006, the Subcommittee on
Select Education held a field hearing on
"The Older Americans Act: Improving Quality of Life
for Aging Americans" in Westerville, Ohio -
Opening Statements and Witness Testimony
- On April 3, 2006, the Subcommittee on
Select Education held a field hearing on
"The Older Americans Act: Strengthening Communities to
Support the Next Generation of Older Americans" in Edinburg, Texas -
Opening Statements and Witness Testimony
- On May 24, 2005, the Subcommittee on
Select Education held a hearing on "An Examination of the Older
Americans Act" -
Opening Statements and Witness Testimony
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