Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This non-binding House resolution recognizes the importance of nutrition programs authorized under the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA). It encourages Members of Congress to personally participate in meal delivery and to secure sustained federal funding for these programs.
Who Benefits and How
Seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on OAA nutrition programs benefit from congressional recognition and potential sustained funding. Local OAA nutrition providers and volunteers benefit from increased visibility and support for their work.
Who Bears the Burden and How
As a non-binding resolution, this bill imposes no direct costs or regulatory burdens on any party. If Congress acts on its encouragement to increase funding, federal taxpayers would bear additional costs.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes the role of local OAA nutrition programs in combating senior hunger, malnutrition, and isolation
- Values volunteers as the backbone of OAA nutrition programs who deliver meals and provide caring attention
- Encourages Members of Congress to deliver meals or serve seniors in congregate settings in their districts
- Encourages Members to work toward sustained federal funding to keep pace with increased costs and demand
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Recognizes the value of Older Americans Act nutrition programs in addressing senior hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and encourages Members of Congress to support these programs.
Key Policy Areas
Senior Services, Nutrition, Public Health
Primary Purpose
Recognizes the value of Older Americans Act nutrition programs in addressing senior hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and encourages Members of Congress to support these programs.
Policy Domains
Resolution - Recognition of OAA Nutrition Programs
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Seniors and individuals with disabilities
- Local OAA nutrition program providers
- Volunteers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- No direct burden bearers (non-binding resolution)
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1992-1993)
Ms. Bonamici (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. …
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Submitted in House
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