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HR9318FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proposed Funding Increase for Senior Community Services in U.S. Territories

Original title: HR 9318: Bill to Increase Funding for Senior Services in US Territories

August 6, 2024

senior services territories federal funding Older Americans Act

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill will change the formula for federal grants distributed to four U.S. territories, potentially increasing the total pool of money available for senior community service employment and volunteer opportunities in those regions starting after the bill's enactment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Seniors in U.S. Territories

The bill changes the funding formula for community service programs available to seniors in the four named territories.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. Sablan serves as the Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for the Northern Mariana Islands. context

Summary

This bill increases the share of federal funding allocated to U.S. territories for community service programs for seniors. It specifically amends the to adjust the distribution percentages for these programs in Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Which territories are affected by this bill?

The bill applies to Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Will this change affect funding that has already been provided?

No, the bill explicitly states that the amendments will not apply to funds appropriated before the date of the bill's enactment.

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Related Legislation

Federal Bill

A Stronger Workforce for America Act and Older Americans Act Reauthorization

This legislation reauthorizes and updates the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Older Americans Act of 1965 to improve job train

Discoveries

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Reallocation of Senior Service Funds

The bill shifts the internal distribution of funds within the territorial senior service budget by increasing the allocation for one category (subparagraph B) by 150% while reducing another (subparagraph A) by 5 percentage points.

Guam American Samoa Virgin Islands of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Connected Entities

personMr. Sablan“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 9318“Bill number”Map →

bill_number42 U.S.C. 3056d(a)(2)“Section of the Older Americans Act”Map →

locationCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands“Territory receiving funds”Map →

locationGuam“Territory receiving funds”Map →

bill_numberOlder Americans Act of 1965“Bill being amended”Map →

locationAmerican Samoa“Territory receiving funds”Map →

locationVirgin Islands of the United States“Territory receiving funds”Map →

Analysis Score

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