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Members in the Senate and House Support Increased OAA Funding
- By: USAging
- On: 03/24/2016 14:48:04
- In: Policy & Advocacy
The annual appropriations season is well underway in Congress, and n4a has been working with Members in both chambers on member-led requests for funding increases for multiple OAA programs.
In the Senate, Senator Sanders circulated a letter that garnered 31 signatures to request an overall 12 percent increase for OAA programs. In the House, several letters were circulated, including a letter led by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Patrick Murphy requesting an increase for OAA Title III B services, which was signed by 49 Representatives, as well as letters requesting increases for Elder Justice and Title III C Nutritional Services. More information will be released soon on how local agencies and advocates can follow up on these requests for increased funding.