Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 became law 191 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 311 words.
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.
- Committees
- House Education and the Workforce Committee
- Policy area
- Social Welfare: 12 of 1,043 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.2%)
- Sponsor
- 3 of 207 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 7, from enrolled bill to public law · 13,679 words
- Subjects
- Adult education and literacyAgingAlaska Natives and HawaiiansCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentCommunity life and organization +43 more
- Latest action
- Mar 25, 2020: Became Public Law No: 116-131.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 9 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 9
- 116th H.R. 3782 Supporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019 D · Introduced
- 116th H.R. 4833 Multigenerational Engagement Act of 2019 D · Introduced
- 116th H.R. 4846 Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act D · Introduced
- 116th H.R. 4853 National Family Caregiver Support Program Cap Elimination Act of 2019 D · Introduced
- 116th H.R. 4859 Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act of 2019 D · Introduced
- 116th H.R. 5323 Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act of 2019 D · Introduced
- 116th S. 1671 Aging Together Act D · Introduced
- 116th S. 2696 Strengthening Services for Native Elders Act of 2019 D · Introduced
- 116th S. 3057 Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments R · Introduced