S. 192 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016
S. 192 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 20, 2015, sponsored by Lamar Alexander with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-144
What it does
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), with respect to the Administration on Aging, to require the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs to collect and analyze best practices related to responding to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in long-term care facilities, and publish a report on them.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2015
- Passed the SenateJul 16, 2015
- Passed the HouseMar 21, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentApr 13, 2016
- Became lawApr 19, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-144. (Apr 19, 2016)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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