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US S905

US S905
Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2019


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Introduced
03/27/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of statewide senior legal hotlines. The key provisions include: 1) Defining eligible entities as nonprofit organizations or partnerships that provide free legal assistance to older individuals through a statewide senior legal hotline; 2) Authorizing the Assistant Secretary to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish or operate statewide senior legal hotlines; 3) Outlining requirements for eligible entities, such as providing trained staff, collaborating with state agencies and legal service providers, and conducting outreach to target older individuals with the greatest need; and 4) Authorizing $10 million per year from 2020 to 2024 to carry out the program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/27/2019)

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