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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:

• President Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Renew, Reform Programs for Older Americans - October 17, 2006
• House Backs Bicameral, Bipartisan Agreement to Reauthorize, Strengthen Older Americans Act - September 28, 2006
• House Backs Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Services for U.S. Seniors - June 21, 2006
• House Panel Approves Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Services for Older Americans - May 17, 2006
• Subcommittee Approves Bipartisan Measure to Improve Federal Services for Older Americans - May 10, 2006
• Education & the Workforce Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Services for Older Americans - May 4, 2006
• Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Impact of, Potential Improvements to Older Americans Act - May 2, 2006
• Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Older Americans Act - May 24, 2005

Bill Summary:

• Strengthening Services for Older Americans: The Senior Independence Act (H.R. 5293) - June 21, 2006

Fact Sheet:

• Renewing and Improving the Older Americans Act - September 28, 2006

Dear Colleagues:

• Strengthen Services for Older Americans; Vote YES on the Bipartisan Senior Independence Act (H.R. 5293) - June 21, 2006
• Strengthen Services for Older Americans; Cosponsor the Senior Independence Act (H.R. 5293) - June 6, 2006

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