S. 2120
June 18, 2025
Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Collins, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Markey, Ms. Murkowski, and Mr. Luján) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
A BILL
To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; 2. Table of contents; 3. References; 4. Definitions; TITLE I—STRENGTHENING THE AGING NETWORK TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OLDER INDIVIDUALS; 101. Declaration of objectives; 102. Addressing mental health and substance use disorders and cognitive impairments of older individuals; 103. List of national resource centers; 104. Awareness of relevant Federal programs; 105. Evaluations and surveys; 106. Contracting; 107. Guidance on reallocation of funding between area agencies on aging; 108. Right to first refusal; 109. Area agency on aging capabilities; 110. Supporting older individuals with disabilities through improved coordination; 111. Business acumen, fiscal training, and technical assistance; 112. Enhancing access to assistive technology; 113. White House Conference on Aging; 114. Technical amendments; TITLE II—IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES AND ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS; 201. Disease prevention and health promotion services; 202. Improving health outcomes; 203. Technical assistance on evidence-based programs; 204. Enhancing multipurpose senior centers; 205. Addressing home modifications; 206. National resource center for engaging older adults; 207. Multigenerational and civic engagement activities; 208. Report relating to health outcomes for older individuals living with or near family members; 209. Improving broadband coordination and reducing social isolation; TITLE III—ENHANCING INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY IN NUTRITION SERVICES; 301. Medically tailored meals; 302. Grab-and-go meals; 303. GAO study on Nutrition Services Incentive Program; 304. Innovations in nutrition programs and services; TITLE IV—SUPPORTING FAMILY CAREGIVERS; 401. Improving the National Family Caregiver Support Program; 402. Emphasizing respite care; 403. Clarifying supportive services; 404. Direct care workforce resource center; 405. Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act; 406. RAISE Family Caregivers Act; TITLE V—COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES ACT; 501. Improving the Community Service Employment Program; 502. GAO report on alignment within the Community Service Employment Program; TITLE VI—IMPROVING SERVICES FOR NATIVE ELDERS; 601. Older Americans Tribal Advisory Committee; 602. Supportive services; set aside; 603. GAO report on Tribal services; 604. Technical amendments; TITLE VII—STRENGTHENING THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS AND ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION; 701. Director of the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs; 702. Legal assistance training resources relating to elder abuse prevention; 703. Improving training of volunteers under the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; 704. Reporting on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs; 705. Study on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs; TITLE VIII—AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS; 801. Administration on Aging; 802. Grants for State and community programs on aging; 803. Activities for health, independence, and longevity; 804. Community Service Senior Opportunities Act; 805. Grants for Native Americans; 806. Allotments for elder rights protection activities
Awareness of relevant Federal programs
Innovations in nutrition programs and services
Reporting on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,