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Introduced
06/17/2021
06/17/2021
In Committee
06/17/2021
06/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th 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.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of statewide senior legal hotlines. The key provisions of the bill include: establishing a grant program for eligible entities (nonprofit organizations or partnerships) to create or operate statewide senior legal hotlines that provide free legal services to older individuals; requiring the hotlines to serve those with the greatest economic and social needs, develop partnerships, and conduct outreach; and authorizing $10 million annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out the program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/17/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2106/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2106/BILLS-117s2106is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2106/BILLS-117s2106is.pdf.pdf |
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