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US HR6357
To authorize the Secretary of Labor to take certain actions to effectively respond during the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act to the needs of individuals participating in community service activities under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965.
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Introduced
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
In Committee
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize the Secretary of Labor to take certain actions to effectively respond during the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act to the needs of individuals participating in community service activities under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. This bill permits the Department of Labor, in response to the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency, to increase the length of time individuals may participate in, and the amount available to pay authorized administrative costs for, Community Service Employment Program projects for older adults.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Labor to take certain actions to effectively respond to the needs of individuals participating in community service activities under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary to extend the participation period for individuals in these community service activities and increase the average participation cap for eligible individuals. Additionally, the bill permits the Secretary to increase the amount available to pay authorized administrative costs to adequately respond to the additional administrative needs arising from the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 03/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6357/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6357/BILLS-116hr6357ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6357/BILLS-116hr6357ih.pdf.pdf |
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