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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Chairman Rick Scott Honors 60th Anniversary of Older Americans Act and Calls for Immediate Passage of Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging submitted the below statement for the record in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the initial passage of the Older Americans Act and calling for the passage of his bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) to renew its critical programs. The OAA has been a cornerstone of support for older adults; delivering essential nutrition, social services, and health programs for nearly 60 years. Last reauthorized in 2020 with unanimous Senate approval, the newly introduced legislation aims to build on that legacy to help older Americans age with dignity, independence, and the support they deserve to enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

 

The Older Americans Act includes critical updates to:

 

  • Strengthen program integrity;
  • Promote innovation and flexibility;
  • Enhance support for family caregivers and the direct care workforce; and
  • Expand services for Tribal elders and older Americans with disabilities.

 

Chairman Rick Scott said, “I rise today to recognize the 60th anniversary of the passage of an essential piece of legislation – the Older Americans Act. As the chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging and Senator from Florida, I am committed to honoring and supporting the more than 59 million older Americans who enrich our communities. Florida is blessed with a dynamic senior population. In my state and across the nation, seniors thrive when given opportunities to be active members of their communities and receive adequate support. This historic bill provided the supportive, community-based framework that has helped generations of seniors age with dignity and give back to their communities and families, all while living rich, vibrant lives. The Older Americans Act continues to impact more than 10 million older Americans a year by promoting social connection and contributing to programs aimed at supplying nutritional services, continued education, and transportation for our aging neighbors. It has improved the life expectancy, health outcomes, and quality of life for millions of seniors, and that’s why I am proud to be leading the fight to reauthorize this important legislation alongside my good friend and colleague, Mr. Bill Cassidy, Senator from Louisiana and chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. I will continue to fight for the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act to ensure it is available to provide this same life-affirming support for generations to come.”

 

 

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