S 870 · in committee · significant
Native ELDER Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- The bill establishes a tribal advisory committee and revises grants for services to Native Americans aged 60 and older.
- It affects Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian elders and tribal organizations providing supportive services.
- The bill requires the Administration on Aging to prioritize grants for home modifications and report on caregiver support needs and program barriers.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How should grant funding be distributed between tribes that already have established elder services and those with limited infrastructure?
- 02
What specific home modifications would most benefit Native elders aging in place, and how would tribes measure effectiveness of this investment?
- 03
What barriers do tribal caregivers currently face in supporting elders, and how would the reporting requirement help address gaps in existing programs?
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Sponsor · R-AK
Lisa Murkowski
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Introduced 2025-03-05
Legislative timeline
2025-03-05 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2025-03-05 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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