Great News: Last night the US Senate passed the
Older Americans Act Reauthorization via unanimous consent. Thank you for your quick action contacting your Senators before Thanksgiving to ensure this happened!
We still need your help!
This legislation now moves to the House, and you can help by contacting your Congressman to urge quick passage before the end of the year. Time is of the essence!
Action Needed: Please contact your Representative and urge passage of the OAA reauthorization before the end of the year!
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Please support the bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.4776), which passed the Senate on December 10. The bipartisan Senate bill, amended with the House’s input, includes critical updates to the law that help older adults and their family caregivers. Because the Act expired in September, it’s imperative that Congress act quickly this year to ensure the continued health and well-being of the 11 million older adults and family caregivers who receive OAA services in communities across the country. Thank you for your quick action!
About the OAA
Signed into law in 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) was designed to address the wide-ranging needs of older adults. Funding for OAA programs and many other aging services needs to be approved by Congress and signed into law by the president.
The demand for OAA Services continues to grow!
As the number and diversity of older adults increases, so does the need for assistance and the challenge of providing person-centered services. Since the OAA was last renewed in 2020, we weathered a pandemic that led to more seniors seeking resources and support. Local innovations that helped community-based organizations navigate that crisis deserve to be made available nationwide.
The OAA is a keystone of federal aging policy, empowering older adults in our community to enjoy senior center activities, meal delivery services, health education programs, benefits counseling, caregiver support, job training and placement, elder rights protections, and more.
Find out more about the OAA – Download the NCOA Issue Brief