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A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study that analyzes housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965.

7/31/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4867

Bill 118 s 4867, also known as the "Housing Programs and Services for Older Individuals Study Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965. The bill mandates that the Comptroller General submit a report to Congress detailing the results of this study.

The study would analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of housing programs and services provided to older individuals under the Older Americans Act. This includes examining the availability of affordable housing options, the accessibility of services such as transportation and home care, and the overall impact of these programs on the well-being of older Americans.

The goal of this bill is to provide Congress with valuable information on the current state of housing programs and services for older individuals, in order to identify any areas for improvement and ensure that these programs are meeting the needs of this vulnerable population. By conducting a thorough analysis and submitting a detailed report, the Comptroller General will help inform future policy decisions and potentially lead to enhancements in the support provided to older Americans under the Older Americans Act.

Current Status of Bill S 4867

Bill S 4867 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2024. Bill S 4867 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2024.  Bill S 4867's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4867

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4867

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4867

A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study that analyzes housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965.
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study that analyzes housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965.

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