Older Americans Act reauthorized

Posted 8/21/12

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Chris Gibson announced the passage of the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act of 2016, which supports a host of home- and community-based programs for seniors …

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Older Americans Act reauthorized

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Chris Gibson announced the passage of the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act of 2016, which supports a host of home- and community-based programs for seniors and their caregivers.

With unanimous support on March 25, the House adopted S. 192, the Senate’s bill to reauthorize the OAA through 2019. Gibson, who authored a previous bill to renew the OAA, led a recent letter signed by 65 members of Congress urging the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to prioritize consideration of this legislation.

“Bipartisan, bicameral action to comprehensively reauthorize the Older Americans Act is an important step in keeping the promises we made to the generations that raised us and have made this country great,” said Gibson. “Working to protect our nation’s seniors in Washington is an honor, and I am especially proud to have partnered with our county offices of the aging and seniors from around the 19th District to spread awareness of this critical legislation. I deeply appreciate their guidance and advocacy.”

The OAA supports a wide range of programming for seniors, including meals served at group sites like senior centers, churches and senior housing; Meals on Wheels; family caregiver support; community service employment; and resources for families to secure home-based care.

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