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A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to ensure services for home modifications under part B of title III of such Act may be used for certain purposes, and for other purposes.

7/24/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4734

Bill 118 s 4734, also known as the "Older Americans Act Home Modification Act," aims to make changes to the Older Americans Act of 1965. Specifically, the bill focuses on ensuring that services for home modifications under part B of title III of the Older Americans Act can be used for certain purposes.

The bill seeks to expand the use of funds allocated for home modifications to include a wider range of purposes that benefit older Americans. This could include making homes more accessible for individuals with disabilities, improving safety measures within the home, and enhancing overall quality of life for older adults.

By amending the Older Americans Act in this way, the bill aims to better meet the needs of older Americans who wish to age in place and remain independent in their own homes. This could ultimately lead to improved health outcomes, increased safety, and enhanced quality of life for older adults across the country. In addition to these changes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Older Americans Act. Overall, Bill 118 s 4734 seeks to enhance the services and support available to older Americans through the Older Americans Act, particularly in the area of home modifications.

Current Status of Bill S 4734

Bill S 4734 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2024. Bill S 4734 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 23, 2024.  Bill S 4734's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4734

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4734

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4734

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to ensure services for home modifications under part B of title III of such Act may be used for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to ensure services for home modifications under part B of title III of such Act may be used for certain purposes, and for other purposes.

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