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Senate Passes Older Americans Act with Murray's Support

Press Release

Date: July 17, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Senior Citizens

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) commended Senate passage yesterday of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015, bipartisan legislation to support social and nutrition services--from home-delivered meals to senior centers--for nearly 12 million U.S. seniors. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Older Americans Act into law.

"We should be doing everything we can to support our seniors in leading healthy, fulfilling lives, and that's why I am proud our bipartisan bill passed the Senate to help make that a reality," said Murray. "From putting in place stronger elder abuse protections to sustaining our investment in funding for Meals on Wheels, this legislation makes important improvements to the support and resources available to seniors in Washington state and across the country."

The Older Americans Act has been due for reauthorization since 2011.


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