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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 would amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the establishment of a national network of statewide senior legal hotlines. The bill defines "eligible entities" as nonprofit organizations or partnerships that provide free legal assistance to older individuals, either through an existing senior legal hotline or with the capacity to establish one. The bill authorizes the Assistant Secretary to award competitive grants to these eligible entities to establish or operate statewide senior legal hotlines, which must meet certain requirements, such as providing trained staff, collaborating with state agencies and legal service providers, and conducting outreach to inform older individuals about the available services. The bill authorizes $10 million per year for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this new program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Matt Cartwright (D)*,
Vern Buchanan (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Eddie Johnson (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/17/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3981/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3981/BILLS-117hr3981ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3981/BILLS-117hr3981ih.pdf.pdf |
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