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Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-4334| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2020
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (25)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)David P. Roe (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Sep 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 28, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Oct 28, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.
Oct 28, 2019
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 28, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)
Oct 28, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.
Oct 28, 2019
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)
Oct 28, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)
Oct 28, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 30, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
Mar 3, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 3, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)
Mar 3, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)
Mar 4, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 11, 2020
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2020
Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)
Mar 11, 2020
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)
Mar 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 25, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 25, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-131.
  • September 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • September 18, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 18, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • October 28, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.


  • October 28, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.


  • October 28, 2019
    Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 28, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)


  • October 28, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.


  • October 28, 2019
    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)


  • October 28, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)


  • October 28, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 29, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • October 30, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.


  • March 3, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • March 3, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)


  • March 3, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)


  • March 4, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 11, 2020
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.


  • March 11, 2020
    Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)


  • March 11, 2020
    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)


  • March 11, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 16, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • March 25, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • March 25, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-131.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 116-2696: Strengthening Services for Native Elders Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3782: Supporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5323: Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4833: Multigenerational Engagement Act of 2019
  • S 116-3057: Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments
  • HR 116-4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4853: National Family Caregiver Support Program Cap Elimination Act of 2019
  • S 116-1671: Aging Together Act
  • HR 116-4846: Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act
Adult education and literacyAgingAlaska Natives and HawaiiansCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisability and paralysisEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFinancial literacyFood assistance and reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHome and outpatient careImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMinority healthNeurological disordersNutrition and dietPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSexually transmitted diseasesSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and development

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-4334| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2020
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.

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Timeline
Sep 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 28, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Oct 28, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.
Oct 28, 2019
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 28, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)
Oct 28, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.
Oct 28, 2019
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)
Oct 28, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)
Oct 28, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 30, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
Mar 3, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 3, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)
Mar 3, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)
Mar 4, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 11, 2020
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2020
Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)
Mar 11, 2020
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)
Mar 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 25, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 25, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-131.
  • September 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • September 18, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 18, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • October 28, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.


  • October 28, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.


  • October 28, 2019
    Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 28, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)


  • October 28, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.


  • October 28, 2019
    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)


  • October 28, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)


  • October 28, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 29, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • October 30, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.


  • March 3, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • March 3, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)


  • March 3, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)


  • March 4, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 11, 2020
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.


  • March 11, 2020
    Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)


  • March 11, 2020
    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)


  • March 11, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 16, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • March 25, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • March 25, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-131.
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (25)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)David P. Roe (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 116-2696: Strengthening Services for Native Elders Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3782: Supporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5323: Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4833: Multigenerational Engagement Act of 2019
  • S 116-3057: Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments
  • HR 116-4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4853: National Family Caregiver Support Program Cap Elimination Act of 2019
  • S 116-1671: Aging Together Act
  • HR 116-4846: Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adult education and literacyAgingAlaska Natives and HawaiiansCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisability and paralysisEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFinancial literacyFood assistance and reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHome and outpatient careImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMinority healthNeurological disordersNutrition and dietPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSexually transmitted diseasesSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and development