U.S. Senate unanimously passes Older Americans Act reauthorization; House urged to approve quickly

Published Jul 22, 04:30 PM UTC

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On July 14, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, a key law that funds essential services for senior citizens, including the Meals on Wheels program. Advocates are now urging the House of Representatives to quickly approve the bill to ensure uninterrupted funding for these services. The reauthorization is seen as critical to supporting the growing elderly population in the United States. The article highlights the urgency of legislative action to maintain vital community-based support for older Americans.

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Following the Senate's unanimous passage of the bipartisan Older Americans Act reauthorization on July 14, advocates are calling on the House of Representatives to approve the bill to ensure continued funding for essential services like Meals on Wheels.

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Original headline: Congress must get the Older Americans Act reauthorization across the finish line

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