To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to ensure services for home modifications under part B of title III of such Act may be used for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 23, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
This bill amends the Older Americans Act to expand home modification services available to seniors, specifically to address climate and health concerns. The legislation adds new authorized uses for these services, including installing air-quality monitors, improving ventilation, supporting home electrification, and making upgrades to ensure adequate cooling and heating while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and indoor pollution. The bill also allows seniors to receive assistance accessing utility and power expense programs. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these home modification services can be provided for multi-family dwellings, rental homes, and homes where seniors live with non-elderly residents, broadening the scope of who can benefit from these improvements.
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