H.R. 6197 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006
H.R. 6197 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 27, 2006, sponsored by Patrick J. Tiberi with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 109-365
What it does
Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006 - Title I: General Provision - (Sec. 101) Reauthorizes the Older Americans Act of 1965. Revises the definition of "information and assistance service" to include such a service for older individuals at risk for institutional placement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Tiberi (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 27, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2006
- Became lawOct 17, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-365. (Oct 17, 2006)
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Other Social Welfare bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 1160: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3021: TANF Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3672: TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005
- H.R. 4635: TANF and Child Care Continuation Act of 2005
- S. 2320: A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income…
- H.R. 5865: Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006
- S. 3525: Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 6326: To clarify the provision of nutrition services to older Americans.
- S. 4091: Social Security Trust Funds Restoration Act of 2006
- H.R. 147: Social Security Fairness Act of 2005
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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