Older Americans Act Reauthorization 2024
The Older Americans Act authorization will expire at the end of FY 2024. As it has for every past reauthorization, USAging will work with policymakers and stakeholders to update this vital Act, which supports millions of older adults and caregivers annually, and is the foundation of the Aging Network’s ability to create a wide range of programs and services to support older adults’ health, well-being and ability to age well at home and in the community. Read on for our recommendations and tools for your own advocacy!
Our Positions
- USAging CEO’s Statement on Senate Passage of the OAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, S. 4776
- Recommendations for the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, January 2024
- USAging Endorsement Letter for Senate OAA Reauthorization Bill, July 2024
Advocacy Toolkit
- Get the Facts about the Older Americans Act
- Key Milestones: OAA From 1965 to the Present
- Key Authorizing Committees for the 118th Congress
- Talking Points for Congressional Meetings
- Social Media Toolkit
- Template Letter to Congress for Aging Network Organizations
- Template Advocacy Alert to activate your grassroots networks!
Background Materials
- Text of current law (last updated March 2020)
- More resources on OAA