The Congress hereby finds and declares that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our democratic society, the older people of our Nation are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duty and responsibility of the governments of the United States, of the several States and their political subdivisions, and of Indian tribes to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to the full and free enjoyment of the following objectives:(1) An adequate income in retirement in accordance with the American standard of living.
(2) The best possible physical and mental health (including access to person-centered, trauma-informed services as appropriate) which science can make available and without regard to economic status.
(3) Obtaining and maintaining suitable housing, independently selected, designed and located with reference to special needs and available at costs which older citizens can afford.
(4) Full restoration services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their communities and in their homes, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services.
(5) Opportunity for employment with no discriminatory personnel practices because of age.
(6) Retirement in health, honor, dignity—after years of contribution to the economy.
(7) Participating in and contributing to meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and training and recreational opportunities.
(8) Efficient community services, including access to low-cost transportation, which provide a choice in supported living arrangements and social assistance in a coordinated manner and which are readily available when needed, with emphasis on maintaining a continuum of care for vulnerable older individuals.
(9) Immediate benefit from proven research knowledge which can sustain and improve health and happiness.
(10) Freedom, independence, and the free exercise of individual initiative in planning and managing their own lives, full participation in the planning and operation of community-based services and programs provided for their benefit, and protection against abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
(Pub. L. 89–73, title I, § 101, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 93–29, title I, § 102, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 30; Pub. L. 95–478, title I, § 101, Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1513; Pub. L. 97–115, § 2(a)(1), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1595; Pub. L. 98–459, title I, § 102, Oct. 9, 1984, 98 Stat. 1767; Pub. L. 100–175, title I, § 101, Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 928; Pub. L. 102–375, title I, § 101, title IX, § 904(a)(1), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1197, 1305; Pub. L. 116–131, title I, § 102, Mar. 25, 2020, 134 Stat. 242.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments2020—Par. (2). Pub. L. 116–131 inserted “(including access to person-centered, trauma-informed services as appropriate)” after “health”.
1992—Par. (4). Pub. L. 102–375, § 101, inserted “, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services” after “homes”.
Par. (8). Pub. L. 102–375, § 904(a)(1), substituted “vulnerable older individuals” for “the vulnerable elderly”.
1987—Pub. L. 100–175, § 101(1), substituted “United States,” for “United States and” and inserted “, and of Indian tribes” after “subdivisions”.
Par. (3). Pub. L. 100–175, § 101(2), substituted “Obtaining and maintaining suitable” for “Suitable”.
Par. (7). Pub. L. 100–175, § 101(3), substituted “Participating in and contributing to” for “Pursuit of”.
Par. (10). Pub. L. 100–175, § 101(4), substituted “lives,” for “lives and”, and inserted “, and protection against abuse, neglect, and exploitation” before period at end.
1984—Par. (4). Pub. L. 98–459, § 102(a), inserted reference to a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their communities and in their homes.
Par. (8). Pub. L. 98–459, § 102(b), inserted reference to emphasis on maintaining a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly.
Par. (10). Pub. L. 98–459, § 102(c), inserted reference to full participation in the planning and operation of community-based services and programs provided for the benefit of older people.
1981—Par. (7). Pub. L. 97–115 included a reference to education and training.
1978—Par. (8). Pub. L. 95–478 included objective of community services which provide a choice in supported living arrangements.
1973—Par. (8). Pub. L. 93–29 inserted reference to access to low-cost transportation.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1992 AmendmentPub. L. 103–171, § 4(b), Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1991, provided that:
Pub. L. 102–375, title IX, § 905, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1309, provided that:
“(a) In General.—Except as provided in section 811(b) [42 U.S.C. 1766 note], any other provision of this Act [see Tables for classification] (other than this section), and in subsection (b) of this section, this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 30, 1992].
“(b) Application of Amendments.—“(1) Federal council on aging.—Incumbent members of the Federal Council on Aging may serve on the Council until their successors are appointed under section 204 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3015) as amended by section 205 of this Act.
“(2) State and community programs on aging.—The amendments made by sections 303(a)(2), 303(a)(3), 303(f), 304, 305, 306, 307, 316, 317, and 320 [enacting sections 3030g–11 to 3030g–13, 3030g–21, 3030g–22, and 3030p to 3030r of this title and amending sections 3023 to 3027 of this title] shall not apply with respect to fiscal year 1992.
“(3) Project reports.—The amendments made by sections 410, 411, 413, 414, 415, 416, 418, and 419 [enacting sections 3035i, 3035j, 3035l to 3035o, 3035q, and 3035r of this title] shall not apply with respect to fiscal year 1992.
“(4) Community service employment.—The amendments made by sections 501, 504, and 506 [enacting section 3056h of this title and amending sections 3056, 3056d, and 3056e of this title] shall not apply with respect to fiscal year 1992.
“(5) Indian and native hawaiian programs.—The amendments made by sections 601 and 603 [amending sections 3057e and 3057j of this title] shall not apply with respect to fiscal year 1992.
“(6) Vulnerable elder rights protection activities.—The amendments made by title VII [enacting sections 3058 to 3058k and 3058aa to 3058ee of this title and amending sections 1395i–3, 1396r, 3012, 3018, 3021, 3023, 3027, 3030d, and 3030l of this title] shall not apply with respect to fiscal year 1992.”
Effective Date of 1987 AmendmentPub. L. 100–175, title VII, § 701, Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 983, provided that:
“(a) General Effective Date.—Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), this Act and the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1987 Amendment note below] shall take effect on October 1, 1987.
“(b) Application of Amendments.—The amendments made by title I of this Act [enacting sections 3030h to 3030p, 3035f, 3035g, 3056g, and 3057 to 3057n of this title, amending sections 3001, 3002, 3011 to 3013, 3015 to 3018, 3020c, 3021 to 3029, 3030a, 3030d, 3030g, 3030aa, 3030bb, 3030jj, 3031, 3032, 3035a, 3035b, 3035d, 3037, 3056, 3056a, 3056d, 3056e, and 3056f of this title, repealing sections 3058 to 3058d of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 3026, 3027, and 3057b of this title, and section 2 of Title 29, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 3058 of this title] shall not apply with respect to—“(1) any area plan submitted under section 306(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 [section 3026(a) of this title], or
“(2) any State plan submitted under section 307(a) of such Act [section 3027(a) of this title],
and approved for any fiscal year beginning before the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 29, 1987].
“(c) Effective Date of Section 506.—The amendments made by section 506 of this Act [enacting section 2991b–1 of this title and amending sections 2991a, 2991b, and 2992d of this title] shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 29, 1987].”
Effective Date of 1984 AmendmentPub. L. 98–459, title VIII, § 803, Oct. 9, 1984, 98 Stat. 1793, provided that:
“(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act [enacting sections 3030aa, 3030bb, 3030jj, 3034, and 3037b of this title, amending this section, sections 1762a, 3011 to 3013, 3015 to 3018, 3020b, 3021 to 3029, 3030a, 3030c, 3030d, 3031, 3032, 3035, 3035a to 3035e, 3037, 3037a, 3056, 3056a, 3056d to 3056f, 3057a, 3057c, and 3057g of this title and sections 623, 630, and 631 of Title 29, Labor, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, section 3056 of this title, and section 631 of Title 29, and amending provisions set out as a note under former section 3045 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 9, 1984].
“(b)(1) The amendment made by section 206(a) [amending section 3017 of this title] shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 9, 1984].
“(2) The amendment made by section 206(d) [amending section 3017 of this title] shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginnning [sic] after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 9, 1984].
“(3) The amendment made by section 411(b) [amending section 3037 of this title] shall not apply with respect to any grant or payment made before the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 9, 1984].
“(4) The amendment made by section 701 [enacting subchapter XI of this chapter] shall take effect on October 1, 1984.”
Effective Date of 1978 AmendmentPub. L. 95–478, title V, § 504, Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1559, provided that: “This Act [see Short Title of 1978 Amendment note below], and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect at the close of September 30, 1978.”
Short Title of 2020 AmendmentPub. L. 116–131, § 1, Mar. 25, 2020, 134 Stat. 240, provided that: “This Act [enacting and amending numerous sections and provisions set out as notes throughout this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020’.”
Short Title of 2016 AmendmentPub. L. 114–144, § 1, Apr. 19, 2016, 130 Stat. 334, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016’.”
Short Title of 2007 AmendmentPub. L. 110–19, § 1, Apr. 23, 2007, 121 Stat. 84, provided that: “This Act [amending section 3030a of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3030a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Reauthorization Technical Corrections Act’.”
Short Title of 2006 AmendmentPub. L. 109–365, § 1(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2522, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006’.”
Short Title of 2000 AmendmentPub. L. 106–501, § 1, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2226, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000’.”
Short Title of 1993 AmendmentPub. L. 103–171, § 1, Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1988, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Technical Amendments of 1993’.”
Short Title of 1992 AmendmentPub. L. 102–375, § 1(a), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1195, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 1992’.”
Short Title of 1987 AmendmentPub. L. 100–175, § 1, Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 926, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 280c to 280c–5, 2991b–1, 2991d–1, 2992b–1, 3030h to 3030p, 3035f, 3035g, 3056g, and 3057 to 3057n of this title, amending this section and sections 1766, 2991a, 2991b, 2991d–1, 2991f, 2992c, 2992d, 3002, 3011 to 3013, 3015 to 3018, 3020c, 3021 to 3029, 3030a, 3030d, 3030g, 3030aa, 3030bb, 3030jj, 3031, 3032, 3035a, 3035b, 3035d, 3037, 3056, 3056a, 3056d, 3056e, and 3056f of this title, repealing sections 3058 to 3058d, of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 201, 285e–2, 2991, 3026, 3027, and 3057b of this title, and section 2 of Title 29, Labor, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 3058 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 1987’.”
Short Title of 1986 AmendmentPub. L. 99–269, § 1, Apr. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 78, provided: “That this Act [amending section 3030a of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 3030a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 1986’.”
Short Title of 1984 AmendmentPub. L. 98–459, § 1, Oct. 9, 1984, 98 Stat. 1767, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 3030aa, 3030bb, 3030jj, 3034, 3037b, and 3058 to 3058d of this title, amending this section, sections 1762a, 3011 to 3013, 3015 to 3018, 3020b, 3021 to 3029, 3030a, 3030c, 3030d, 3031, 3032, 3035, 3035a to 3035e, 3037, 3037a, 3056, 3056a, 3056d to 3056f, 3057a, 3057c, and 3057g of this title, and sections 623, 630, and 631 of Title 29, Labor, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 3056 and 3058 of this title, and section 631 of Title 29, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 3045 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 1984’.”
Short Title of 1981 AmendmentPub. L. 97–115, § 1(a), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1595, provided that: “This act [enacting sections 3031, 3032, 3035 to 3035e, 3037, and 3037a of this title, amending this section, sections 3002 to 3003, 3012, 3013, 3015 to 3020d, 3021 to 3028, 3030, 3030a, 3030d, 3030g, 3035b, 3035e, 3036, 3056, 3056a, 3056c, 3056d, 3056f, 3057 to 3057g, 8622, 9902 to 9904, and 9911 of this title, and section 1087–2 of Title 20, Education, repealing section 3014 of this title, and enacting a provision set out as a note under section 3045 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981’.”
Short Title of 1978 AmendmentPub. L. 95–478, § 1(a), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1513, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 3020b to 3020d, 3030 to 3030g, 3035b to 3035h, 3057 to 3057g and 6106a of this title, amending this section, sections 3002, 3011 to 3017, 3020a, 3021 to 3029, 3031 to 3035, 3036 to 3037a, 3056 to 3056f, 5001, 5011, 5012, 5082, 6101, 6103 and 6104 of this title, repealing sections 3035a, 3041 to 3041f, 3042 and 3045 to 3045i of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1975c, 3021, and 3045 of this title, amending provisions set out as a note under this section, and repealing provision set out as a note under section 3056 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Comprehensive Older Americans Act Amendments of 1978’.”
Short Title of 1975 AmendmentPub. L. 94–135, § 1, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 713, provided: “That this Act [enacting chapter 76 and sections 3002, 3020a, 3024, 3028, 3034, 3045f, and 3056 to 3056f of this title, amending sections 289k–5, 3002, 3012, 3014, 3015, 3022, 3023, 3024, 3025, 3026, 3028, 3033, 3034, 3037, 3037a, 3041d, 3041f, 3045b, 3045d, 3045e, 3045f, 3045g, 5011, 5012, and 5082 of this title and sections 1008a, 1208a, and 1341 of Title 20, Education, repealing sections 3061 to 3067 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 5001 of this title and section 871 of Title 29, Labor, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 2809 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Amendments of 1975’.”
Short Title of 1973 AmendmentPub. L. 93–29, § 1, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 30, provided: “That this Act [enacting chapter 35A of this title, subchs. III to V of this chapter, sections 3003, 3012, 3013 to 3020, 3044, 3045 of this title, and sections 351, 351c, 361 to 364, 1008a, and 1208a of Title 20, Education, amending this section, sections 3011, 3012, 3044a, 3044b, 3044e, and 3045a to 3045f of this title, and sections 351c, 351d, 351e, 1211, 1504, and 1505 of Title 20, repealing former subchs. III (sections 3021 to 3024a, and 3025 of this title), IV (sections 3031 and 3032 of this title), V (sections 3041 to 3043 of this title), and VIII (sections 3051 to 3055 of this title) of this chapter, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2809, 3044b, and 3061 of this title and section 361 of Title 20] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Comprehensive Services Amendments of 1973’.”
Short Title of 1967 AmendmentPub. L. 90–42, § 1, July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 106, provided: “That this Act [enacting section 3043 of this title and amending sections 3002, 3021, 3022, 3024, 3031, and 3051 to 3053 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act Amendments of 1967’.”
Short TitlePub. L. 89–73, § 1, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 218, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Older Americans Act of 1965’.”
Pub. L. 89–73, title III, § 371, as added Pub. L. 106–501, title III, § 316(2), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2253, provided that: “This part [part E (§§ 371–376) of title III of Pub. L. 89–73, enacting part E of subchapter III of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘National Family Caregiver Support Act’.”
Pub. L. 89–73, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 109–365, title V, § 501, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2563, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter IX of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Community Service Senior Opportunities Act’.”
Pub. L. 89–73, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 106–501, title V, § 501, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2267, provided that title V of Pub. L. 89–73, enacting former subchapter IX of this chapter, could be cited as the “Older American Community Service Employment Act”, prior to the general amendment of title V of Pub. L. 89–73 by Pub. L. 109–365, title V, § 501, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2563.
Pub. L. 89–73, title V, § 501, formerly title IX, § 901, as added by Pub. L. 94–135, title I, § 113(a), Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 720, and renumbered by Pub. L. 95–478, title I, § 105(a), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1547, provided that title V of Pub. L. 89–73, enacting former subchapter IX of this chapter, could be cited as the “Older American Community Service Employment Act”, prior to the general amendment of title V of Pub. L. 89–73 by Pub. L. 106–501, title V, § 501, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2267.
RegulationsPub. L. 102–375, title IX, § 902, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1305, provided that: “Except as otherwise specifically provided, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 30, 1992], issue proposed regulations to carry out the amendments made by titles I through VII [see Tables for classification].”
Principles for Person-Directed Services and Supports During Serious IllnessPub. L. 116–131, title VI, § 604, Mar. 25, 2020, 134 Stat. 269, provided that:
“(a) Definitions.—“(1) Administrator.—The term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living.
“(2) Covered agency.—The term ‘covered agency’ means—“(A) a State agency or area agency on aging; and
“(B) a Federal agency other than the Department of Health and Human Services, and a unit of that Department other than the Administration on Aging, that the Assistant Secretary determines performs functions for which the principles are relevant, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
“(3) Principles.—The term ‘principles’ means the Principles for Person-directed Services and Supports during Serious Illness, issued by the Administration for Community Living on September 1, 2017, or an updated set of such Principles.
“(4) State agency.—The term ‘State agency’ has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3002).
“(b) Dissemination.—The Administrator shall disseminate the principles to appropriate stakeholders within the aging network, as determined by the Assistant Secretary, and to covered agencies. The covered agencies may use the principles in setting priorities for service delivery and care plans in programs carried out by the agencies.
“(c) Feedback.—The Administrator shall solicit, on an ongoing basis, feedback on the principles from covered agencies, experts in the fields of aging and dementia, and stakeholders who provide or receive disability services.
“(d) Report.—Not less often than once, but not more often than annually, during the 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 25, 2020], the Administrator shall prepare and submit to Congress a report describing the feedback received under subsection (c) and indicating if any changes or updates are needed to the principles.”
[For definitions of “area agency on aging” and “Assistant Secretary” as used in section 604 of Pub. L. 116–131, set out above, as being the same as those given in section 3002 of this title, see section 4 of Pub. L. 116–131, set out as a note below.]
Guidance on Serving Holocaust SurvivorsPub. L. 114–144, § 10, Apr. 19, 2016, 130 Stat. 352, provided that:
“(a) In General.—Because the services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) are critical to meeting the urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life, the Assistant Secretary for Aging shall issue guidance to States, that shall be applicable to States, area agencies on aging, and providers of services for older individuals, with respect to serving Holocaust survivors, including guidance on promising practices for conducting outreach to that population. In developing the guidance, the Assistant Secretary for Aging shall consult with experts and organizations serving Holocaust survivors, and shall take into account the possibility that the needs of Holocaust survivors may differ based on geography.
“(b) Contents.—The guidance shall include the following:“(1) How nutrition service providers may meet the special health-related or other dietary needs of participants in programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965, including needs based on religious, cultural, or ethnic requirements.
“(2) How transportation service providers may address the urgent transportation needs of Holocaust survivors.
“(3) How State long-term care ombudsmen may address the unique needs of residents of long-term care facilities for whom institutional settings may produce sights, sounds, smells, emotions, and routines, that can induce panic, anxiety, and retraumatization as a result of experiences from the Holocaust.
“(4) How supportive services providers may consider the unique needs of Holocaust survivors.
“(5) How other services provided under that Act, as determined by the Assistant Secretary for Aging, may serve Holocaust survivors.
“(c) Date of Issuance.—The guidance described in subsection (a) shall be issued not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Apr. 19, 2016].”
Study of Effectiveness of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramsPub. L. 102–375, title II, § 211, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1215, as amended by Pub. L. 103–171, § 4(a)(2), Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1991, provided that not later than Jan. 1, 1995, the Assistant Secretary for Aging, in consultation with State agencies, State Long-Term Care Ombudsmen, the National Ombudsman Resource Center, and professional ombudsmen associations, directly, or by grant or contract, was to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress analyzing separately with respect to each State effectiveness of State long-term care ombudsman programs.
Study on Board and Care Facility QualityPub. L. 102–375, title II, § 212, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1216, provided that:
“(a) Arrangement for Study Committee.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an arrangement, in accordance with subsection (d), to establish a study committee described in subsection (c) to conduct a study through the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences on the quality of board and care facilities for older individuals (as defined in section 102 [42 U.S.C. 3002] of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.)) and the disabled.
“(b) Scope of Study.—The study shall include—“(1) an examination of existing quality, health, and safety requirements for board and care facilities and the enforcement of such requirements for their adequacy and effectiveness, with special attention to their effectiveness in promoting good personal care;
“(2) an examination of, and recommendations with respect to, the appropriate role of Federal, State, and local governments in assuring the health and safety of residents of board and care facilities; and
“(3) specific recommendations to the Congress and the Secretary, by not later than 20 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 30, 1992], concerning the establishment of minimum national standards for the quality, health, and safety of residents of such facilities and the enforcement of such standards.
“(c) Composition of Study Committee.—The study committee shall be composed of members as appointed from among the following:“(1) National academy of sciences.—The members of the National Academy of Sciences with experience in long-term care. The members so appointed shall include—“(A) physicians;
“(B) experts on the administration of drugs to older individuals, and disabled individuals receiving long-term care services; and
“(C) experts on the enforcement of life-safety codes in long-term care facilities.
“(2) Residents.—Residents of board and care facilities (including privately owned board and care facilities), and representatives of such residents or of organizations that advocate on behalf of such residents. Members so appointed shall include—“(A) residents of a nonprofit board and care facility; or
“(B) individuals who represent—“(i) residents of nonprofit board and care facilities; or
“(ii) organizations that advocate on behalf of residents of nonprofit board and care facilities.
“(3) Operators.—Operators of board and care facilities (including privately owned board and care facilities), and individuals who represent such operators or organizations that represent the interests of such operators. Members so appointed shall include—“(A) operators of a nonprofit board and care facility; or
“(B) individuals who represent—“(i) operators of nonprofit board and care facilities; or
“(ii) organizations that represent the interests of operators of nonprofit board and care facilities.
“(4) Officers.—“(A) State officers.—Elected and appointed State officers who have responsibility relating to the health and safety of residents of board and care facilities.
“(B) Representatives.—Representatives of such officers or of organizations representing such officers.
“(C) Other individuals.—Other individuals with relevant expertise.
“(d) Use of Institute of Medicine.—The Secretary shall request the National Academy of Sciences, through the Institute of Medicine, to establish, appoint, and provide administrative support for the study committee under an arrangement under which the actual expenses incurred by the Academy in carrying out such functions will be paid by the Secretary. If the National Academy of Sciences is willing to do so, the Secretary shall enter into such arrangement with the Academy.
“(e) Involvement of Others.—“(1) Government officials.—The study committee shall conduct its work in a manner that provides for the consultation with Members of Congress or their representatives, officials of the Department of Health and Human Services, and officials of State and local governments who are not members of the study committee.
“(2) Experts.—The study committee may consult with any individual or organization with expertise relating to the issues involved in the activities of the study committee.
“(f) Report.—Not later than 20 months after an arrangement is entered into under subsection (d), the study committee shall submit, to the Secretary, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a report containing the results of the study referred to in subsection (a) and the recommendations made under subsection (b).
“(g) Board and Care Facility Defined.—In this section, the term ‘board and care facility’ means a facility described in section 1616(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1372e(e) [42 U.S.C. 1382e(e)]).
“(h) Authorization.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1992 and such sums as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years.”
Study on Home Care QualityPub. L. 102–375, title II, § 213, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1218, provided that:
“(a) Establishment Study of Committee.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an arrangement, in accordance with subsection (d), to establish a study committee described in subsection (c) to conduct a study through the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences on the quality of home care services for older individuals and disabled individuals.
“(b) Scope of Study.—The study shall include—“(1) an examination of existing quality, health and safety requirements for home care services and the enforcement of such requirements for their adequacy, effectiveness, and appropriateness;
“(2) an examination of, and recommendations with respect to, the appropriate role of Federal, State, and local governments in ensuring the health and safety of patients and clients of home care services; and
“(3) specific recommendations to the Congress and the Secretary, not later than 20 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 30, 1992], concerning the establishment of minimum national standards for the quality, health, and safety of patients and clients of such services and the enforcement of such standards.
“(c) Composition of Study Committee.—The study committee shall be composed of members appointed from among—“(1) individuals with experience in long-term care, including nonmedical home care services;
“(2) patients and clients of home care services (including privately provided home care services and services funded under the Older Americans Act of 1965 [42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.]) or individuals who represent such patients and clients or organizations that advocate on behalf of such patients and clients;
“(3) providers of home care services (including privately provided home care services and services funded under the Older Americans Act of 1965) or individuals who represent such providers or organizations that advocate on behalf of such providers;
“(4) elected and appointed State officers who have responsibility relating to the health and safety of patients and clients of home care services, or representatives of such officers or of organizations representing such officers; and
“(5) other individuals with relevant expertise.
“(d) Use of Institute of Medicine.—The Secretary shall request the National Academy of Sciences, through the Institute of Medicine, to establish, appoint, and provide administrative support for the committee under an arrangement under which the actual expenses incurred by the Academy in carrying out such functions will be paid by the Secretary. If the National Academy of Sciences is willing to do so, the Secretary shall enter into such arrangement with the Academy.
“(e) Involvement of Others.—“(1) Members and officials.—The committee shall conduct its work in a manner that provides for consultation with Members of Congress or their representatives, officials of the Department of Health and Human Services, and officials of State and local governments who are not members of the committee.
“(2) Individual or organization with expertise.—The committee may consult with any individual or organization with expertise relating to the issues involved in the activities of the committee.
“(f) Report.—Not later than 20 months after an arrangement is entered into under subsection (d), the committee shall submit, to the Secretary, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a report containing the results of the study referred to in subsection (a).
“(g) Authorization.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 and such sums as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years.”
Long-Term Health Care WorkersPub. L. 102–375, title VIII, subtitle A, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1293–1295, provided that:
Limitation on Authority To Enter Into ContractsPub. L. 102–375, title IX, § 901, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1305, provided that: “Any authority to enter into contracts under this Act [see Tables for classification] or an amendment made by this Act shall be effective only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts.”
White House Conference on AgingPub. L. 100–175, title II, Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 967–971, as amended by Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, §§ 831–836, 839(a), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1300–1305; Pub. L. 103–171, § 6, Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1992; Pub. L. 106–501, § 211, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2235; Pub. L. 109–365, title IX, § 901(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2598, provided that:
[For reference to maximum rate under section 5376 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 2(d)(3) of Pub. L. 110–372, set out as an Effective Date of 2008 Amendment note under section 5376 of Title 5.]
[For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.]
[Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 837, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1304, provided that: “All personnel assigned or engaged under [former] section 202(b) or section 203(a)(5) [now section 202(a)(5)] of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 1987 [Pub. L. 100–175, set out above] (42 U.S.C. 3001 note) as in effect immediately before the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 30, 1992] shall continue to be assigned or engaged under such section after such date notwithstanding the amendments made by this subtitle [amending title II of Pub. L. 100–175, set out above].”
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Pub. L. 95–478, title II, §§ 201–207, Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1551–1554, as amended by Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695, authorized the President to call a White House Conference on Aging in 1981 to develop recommendations relating to economic well-being, health care, housing, social services, and employment of the aging.
Definitions
Pub. L. 116–131, § 4, Mar. 25, 2020, 134 Stat. 241, provided that: “In this Act [see Short Title of 2020 Amendment note set out above], the terms ‘area agency on aging’, ‘Assistant Secretary’, ‘greatest social need’, ‘older individual’, and ‘Secretary’ have the meanings given such terms in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3002).”
Executive Documents
Executive Order No. 11022
Ex. Ord. No. 11022, May 14, 1962, 27 F.R. 4659, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 11376, Oct. 17, 1967, 32 F.R. 14545; Ex. Ord. No. 12106, Dec. 28, 1978, 44 F.R. 1053, which established the President’s Council on Aging and provided for its membership, functions, etc., was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12379, § 12, Aug. 17, 1982, 47 F.R. 36099, formerly set out as a note under section 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.