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Increased Funding for Senior Community Service Jobs in US Territories.

This bill increases the financial resources available for community service employment and training programs for older Americans residing in Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The change boosts the overall percentage of funds allocated to these territories under the Older Americans Act. This means more job opportunities and community engagement for seniors in these specific regions.
Key points
Increases the federal funding pool for Community Service Senior Opportunities Programs from 0.75% to 1.0%.
Additional funds are specifically directed to Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Adjusts the internal distribution formula for these funds within the territories, changing allocations between different program components (e.g., from 30% to 25% and 10% to 25%).
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Additional Information
To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to make available to Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands additional funds for community service senior opportunities.
Print number: HR 9318
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-08-06