House Bill 4334
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020
Became Law
Amendments
Became Public Law 116-131 on Mar 25, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4334
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
checkPassed on October 28, 2019
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8466-8472)
Summary
Dignity in Aging Act of 2019
This bill establishes, reauthorizes, and revises several programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor relating to care for the elderly.
Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises programs that support
- caregivers of the elderly;
- informational services, such as pension counseling;
- nutritional services, such as meal delivery;
- disease prevention and health promotion services;
- community and workforce training regarding elder care; and
- abuse and neglect prevention services.
The bill also establishes several entities and programs to further support elder care, including initiatives that aim to promote independent living and reduce social isolation for the elderly.
March 3, 2020
October 30, 2019
October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019
September 16, 2019
Amendments (1)
Mar 03, 2020
Agreed to in Senate
24
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 1461
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
03/25/2020
Became Public Law No: 116-131.
03/25/2020
Signed by President.
03/16/2020
Presented to President.
03/11/2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/11/2020
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1640-1648)
03/11/2020
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
03/11/2020
Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1640-1648)
03/04/2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
03/03/2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1430-1438)
03/03/2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
03/03/2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1445)
10/30/2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
10/29/2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
10/28/2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10/28/2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8466-8472)
10/28/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8466-8472)
10/28/2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.
10/28/2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8479)
10/28/2019
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10/28/2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
10/28/2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-258.
09/18/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
09/18/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
09/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:00 PM