Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-4334
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2019-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Aging
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child care and development
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Homeland Security
Disability and paralysis
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Family relationships
Family services
Financial literacy
Food assistance and relief
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Home and outpatient care
Immunology and vaccination
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Lawyers and legal services
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Mental health
Minority health
Neurological disorders
Nutrition and diet
Performance measurement
Research administration and funding
Rural conditions and development
Sexually transmitted diseases
Social security and elderly assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: 

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.

action_date: 2019-10-28
text: 

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.

action_date: 2020-03-25
text: 
 

 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Became Public Law No: 116-131.
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Became Public Law No: 116-131.
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: 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)
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-131