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Native ELDER Act
3/27/2025, 3:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 870
Specifically, the bill includes provisions to address issues such as elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation within Native American communities. It also aims to improve access to culturally appropriate services and resources for older Native Americans, including healthcare, housing, and social services.
Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen partnerships between tribal governments, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to better support the needs of older Native Americans. It also includes provisions to increase funding for programs and services that benefit older Native Americans, such as nutrition assistance, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention. Overall, Bill 119 s 870 is focused on promoting the well-being and rights of older Native Americans, and ensuring that they are able to age with dignity and respect within their communities.
Congressional Summary of S 870
Enhancing Native Elders' Longevity, Dignity, Empowerment, and Respect Act or the Native ELDER Act
This bill establishes a tribal advisory committee, revises certain grants, and requires reporting related to older (i.e., aged 60 or older) American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
Specifically, the bill directs the Administration on Aging (AOA) to establish a tribal advisory committee to provide advice and guidance on matters relating to older Native Americans.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the technical assistance and training programs provided to grant recipients (e.g., tribal organizations providing supportive services) may include topics such as program management, data development and use, basic business skills, grant development, program and service innovations, and staff training and certification.
The bill directs the AOA, when making grants to tribal organizations to provide supportive services for older Native Americans, to prioritize organizations that will use these grants for necessary home modifications that will facilitate the ability of older Native Americans to remain at home.
The AOA must also report to Congress on (1) the feasibility of modeling the Native American Caregiver Support Program after the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, (2) the level of need for in-home services that include accessible home modifications for older Native Americans, and (3) the barriers to Indian tribes accessing programs for older Native Americans. This report must be made publicly available.
The Department of Labor must report to Congress on how recipients of funding under the Senior Community Service Employment Program are serving older Native Americans.
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Current Status of Bill S 870
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments
Reese Holland
1 year ago
I am thrilled to see legislation being proposed to support older Native Americans, but I have some concerns about the specifics of this bill. While I believe in the importance of enhancing the longevity, dignity, empowerment, and respect of older individuals, I worry about the potential impact on funding for other important programs. How will this bill ensure that resources are allocated effectively and fairly for all older Americans, including those who are not Native American? #S870 #OlderAmericansAct #NativeAmericans #Empowerment #Respect
