HR 5293 RFS 
(ii) in subparagraph (D) by striking 
the semicolon at the end and inserting a 
period, and 
(iii) by striking subparagraph (E), 
and 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) in subparagraph (A)— 
(I) by amending clause (i) to 
read as follows: 
‘‘(i) designing, implementing, and evaluating 
evidence-based programs to support improved nutri-
tion and regular physical activity for older individ-
uals;’’, 
(II) by amending clause (iii) to 
read as follows: 
‘‘(iii) conducting outreach and disseminating 
evidence-based information to nutrition service pro-
viders about the benefits of healthful diets and reg-
ular physical activity, including information about 
the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
published under section 301 of the National Nutri-
tion Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 
(7 U.S.C. 5341), the Food Guide Pyramid published 
jointly by the Secretary and the Secretary of Agri-
culture, and advances in nutrition science;’’, 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
04:25 Jun 23, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00023
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5293.RFS
H5293
HMOORE on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
HR 5293 RFS 
(III) in clause (vii) by striking 
‘‘and’’ at the end, and 
(IV) by striking clause (viii) and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(viii) disseminating guidance that describes 
strategies for improving the nutritional quality of 
meals provided under title III, particularly strategies 
for increasing the consumption of whole grains, 
lowfat dairy products, fruits and vegetables; 
‘‘(ix) developing and disseminating guidelines 
for conducting nutrient analyses of meals provided 
in subparts 1 and 2 of part C, including guidelines 
for averaging key nutrients over an appropriate pe-
riod of time; and 
‘‘(x) providing technical assistance to the re-
gional offices of the Administration with respect to 
each duty described in clauses (i) through (viii).’’, 
and 
(ii) by amending subparagraph (C)(i) 
to read as follows: 
‘‘(i) have expertise in nutrition, energy balance, 
and meal planning; and’’. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
04:25 Jun 23, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00024
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5293.RFS
H5293
HMOORE on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
HR 5293 RFS 
SEC. 7. EVALUATION. 
The 1st sentence of section 206(g) of the Older 
Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3017(g)) is amended 
to read as follows: 
‘‘From the total amount appropriated for each fiscal year 
to carry out title III, the Secretary may use such sums 
as may be necessary, but not to exceed 1⁄2 of 1 percent 
of such amount, for purposes of conducting evaluations 
under this section, either directly or through grants or 
contracts.’’. 
SEC. 8. REPORTS. 
Section 207(b)(2) of the Older Americans Act of 
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3018(b)(2)) is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ‘‘Labor’’ 
and inserting ‘‘the Workforce’’, and 
(2) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘Labor and 
Human Resources’’ and inserting ‘‘Health, Edu-
cation, Labor, and Pensions’’. 
SEC. 9. CONTRACTUAL, COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE PAY 
RELATIONSHIPS; APPROPRIATE USE OF ACT 
FUNDS. 
(a) PRIVATE PAY RELATIONSHIPS; APPROPRIATE 
USE OF ACT FUNDS.—Section 212 of the Older Ameri-
cans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3020c) is amended to read 
as follows: 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
04:25 Jun 23, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00025
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5293.RFS
H5293
HMOORE on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
HR 5293 RFS 
‘‘SEC. 212. CONTRACTING AND GRANT AUTHORITY; PRI-
VATE PAY RELATIONSHIPS; APPROPRIATE 
USE OF FUNDS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), this 
Act shall not be construed to prevent a recipient of a grant 
or a contract from entering into an agreement— 
‘‘(1) with a profitmaking organization; 
‘‘(2) under which funds provided under such 
grant or contract are used to pay part or all of a 
cost (including an administrative cost) incurred by 
such recipient to carry out a contract or commercial 
relationship for the benefit of older individuals or 
their family caregivers, whether such relationship is 
carried out to implement a provision of this Act or 
to conduct activities inherently associated with im-
plementing such provision; or 
‘‘(3) under which any individual, regardless of 
age or income (including the family caregiver of such 
individual), who seeks to receive 1 or more services 
pays, at their own private expense, to receive such 
services based on the fair market value of such serv-
ices. 
‘‘(b) ENSURING APPROPRIATE USE OF FUNDS.—An 
agreement described under subsection (a) may not— 
‘‘(1) be made without the prior approval of the 
State agency (or, in the case of a grantee under title 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
04:25 Jun 23, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00026
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5293.RFS
H5293
HMOORE on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS