Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bipartisan Bill Proposes Billions to Expand Senior Meals, Caregiver Support, and Mental Health Services Through 2030
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
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The GAO study on the Nutrition Services Incentive Program specifically examines how states use funding to procure food from local and regional producers. This could lead to increased purchasing from local farmers and ranchers for senior meal programs, providing a modest new market for their products.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
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