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Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2120| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (13)
Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation reauthorizes appropriations for the Older Americans Act of 1965 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Its primary goal is to strengthen the national aging network and comprehensively improve the well-being of older individuals across various domains. Title I focuses on strengthening the aging network by addressing mental health, substance use disorders, and cognitive impairments among older individuals. It mandates the online publication of national resource centers and demonstration projects, and enhances awareness of relevant federal programs to help older individuals age in place. New provisions allow OAA recipients to enter into agreements with profit-making organizations under strict conditions, ensuring that any generated revenue supports OAA services and prevents conflicts of interest. This title also provides guidance on reallocating funds between Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and clarifies the right to first refusal for local governments in AAA designation. It enhances the capabilities of AAAs and improves State agency oversight. Furthermore, it strengthens coordination between aging and disability networks, including improving access to assistive technology, and mandates a White House Conference on Aging in 2025 to develop fundamental policy recommendations. Title II is dedicated to improving health outcomes and encouraging independence for older individuals. It expands disease prevention and health promotion services, including information on infectious diseases, and strengthens evidence-based falls prevention programs. The bill also enhances multipurpose senior centers, addresses home modifications like weatherization, and promotes multigenerational and civic engagement activities to combat social isolation. A report on health outcomes for older individuals living with family members and improved broadband coordination are also required. Title III introduces innovations and flexibility in nutrition services , specifically allowing for medically tailored meals and "grab-and-go" options at congregate sites. It mandates a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the Nutrition Services Incentive Program to assess funding use and identify barriers to local food procurement. The title also authorizes competitive grants for innovative local or regional approaches to reduce hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Title IV focuses on supporting family caregivers by improving the National Family Caregiver Support Program. This includes expanding definitions, emphasizing respite care, and clarifying supportive services for individuals with cognitive, physical, or mental impairments. The bill establishes a Direct Care Workforce Resource Center and amends the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act and the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to extend their advisory councils and reporting requirements. Title V improves the Community Service Employment Program by updating performance measures and requiring a GAO report on its alignment with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Title VI enhances services for Native Elders by establishing an Older Americans Tribal Advisory Committee and mandating a GAO report on barriers to accessing services for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiians. Finally, Title VII strengthens Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and elder abuse prevention efforts. It designates a full-time Director for the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, enhances legal assistance training resources, and improves training for Ombudsman volunteers. This title also requires annual reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, while Title VIII authorizes specific increased appropriations for various OAA programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4776
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 114-192
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4776
    Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 114-192
    Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Social Welfare

Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2120| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This legislation reauthorizes appropriations for the Older Americans Act of 1965 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Its primary goal is to strengthen the national aging network and comprehensively improve the well-being of older individuals across various domains. Title I focuses on strengthening the aging network by addressing mental health, substance use disorders, and cognitive impairments among older individuals. It mandates the online publication of national resource centers and demonstration projects, and enhances awareness of relevant federal programs to help older individuals age in place. New provisions allow OAA recipients to enter into agreements with profit-making organizations under strict conditions, ensuring that any generated revenue supports OAA services and prevents conflicts of interest. This title also provides guidance on reallocating funds between Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and clarifies the right to first refusal for local governments in AAA designation. It enhances the capabilities of AAAs and improves State agency oversight. Furthermore, it strengthens coordination between aging and disability networks, including improving access to assistive technology, and mandates a White House Conference on Aging in 2025 to develop fundamental policy recommendations. Title II is dedicated to improving health outcomes and encouraging independence for older individuals. It expands disease prevention and health promotion services, including information on infectious diseases, and strengthens evidence-based falls prevention programs. The bill also enhances multipurpose senior centers, addresses home modifications like weatherization, and promotes multigenerational and civic engagement activities to combat social isolation. A report on health outcomes for older individuals living with family members and improved broadband coordination are also required. Title III introduces innovations and flexibility in nutrition services , specifically allowing for medically tailored meals and "grab-and-go" options at congregate sites. It mandates a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the Nutrition Services Incentive Program to assess funding use and identify barriers to local food procurement. The title also authorizes competitive grants for innovative local or regional approaches to reduce hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Title IV focuses on supporting family caregivers by improving the National Family Caregiver Support Program. This includes expanding definitions, emphasizing respite care, and clarifying supportive services for individuals with cognitive, physical, or mental impairments. The bill establishes a Direct Care Workforce Resource Center and amends the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act and the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to extend their advisory councils and reporting requirements. Title V improves the Community Service Employment Program by updating performance measures and requiring a GAO report on its alignment with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Title VI enhances services for Native Elders by establishing an Older Americans Tribal Advisory Committee and mandating a GAO report on barriers to accessing services for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiians. Finally, Title VII strengthens Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and elder abuse prevention efforts. It designates a full-time Director for the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, enhances legal assistance training resources, and improves training for Ombudsman volunteers. This title also requires annual reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, while Title VIII authorizes specific increased appropriations for various OAA programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4776
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 114-192
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4776
    Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 114-192
    Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (13)
Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted