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This bill, known as the Native ELDER Act, proposes several amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to improve support for Native American elders. The bill establishes an 11-member Older Americans Tribal Advisory Committee within the Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs, composed of representatives from various congressional committees and tribal organizations. The committee will provide advice and guidance on issues affecting Native American seniors, identify evolving challenges, communicate recommendations to the Assistant Secretary, and submit annual reports to Congress. The bill also expands support services by allowing home modification assistance to help older Native Americans remain independent, extends funding provisions for Native American programs through 2025, and enhances technical assistance and training programs for grantees. Additionally, the bill requires two comprehensive reports: one from the Assistant Secretary for Aging evaluating caregiver support programs, in-home service needs, and barriers to program access for Native American tribes, and another from the Secretary of Labor detailing how funding is being used to serve older Native American individuals. The overall goal is to improve the longevity, dignity, empowerment, and respect of Native American elders by addressing their unique needs and challenges.

Health and Social Services

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