Older Americans Act Reauthorization 2020

The Older Americans Act (OAA) connects older adults and their caregivers to services that help older adults age with health, dignity and independence in their homes and communities—where they want to be! In 2020, Congress must reauthorize this vital federal program that serves every community in the country. With the rapid growth of America’s aging population, it is essential that Congress hear from local aging advocates about making wise investments in critical OAA programs and services. Use n4a’s advocacy tools and resources to ensure that your voice is heard on OAA reauthorization and to engage your grassroots and other stakeholders in this important issue!

The Older Americans Act expired on September 30, 2019, and securing a bipartisan reauthorization is the top policy priority of n4a. As our campaign expands and advances, keep checking back here for updates, resources and ways you can help.

n4a Positions and Publications

n4a Endorsement of the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020, H.R. 4334 (January 2020)
n4a Endorsement of the Dignity in Aging Act/Press Release (September 2019)
n4a’s Letter to Senate HELP Committee Responding to Draft OAA Reauthorization Bill (June 2019)
n4a’s Recommendations on the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (February 2019)

n4a Advocacy Alerts on OAA Reauthorization

Urge Lawmakers to Support Emergency Funding and Flexibility for the Aging Network (March 23, 2020)
Urge Senators to Support Emergency Funding for OAA! (March 18, 2020)
Help Push for OAA Funding Increases (March 3, 2020)
Urge Congress to Pass OAA Reauthorization (February 4, 2020)
Don’t Let OAA Reauthorization Stall: Urge Your Senators to Adopt the House-Passed Bill! (November 13, 2019)
OAA Reauthorization Headed to House Floor! (October 25, 2019)
Your August Advocacy Charge: Pressure Needed to Move OAA Reauthorization (July 29, 2019)
Senate Stalled on OAA Reauthorization (July 17, 2019)
Congress Considering OAA Reauthorization (May 31, 2019)

Background Materials on OAA Reauthorization

Text of the Older Americans Act currently in law (last changed 2020)
Key OAA Milestones

UPDATED: n4a Advocacy Tools (February 2020)

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