February 4, 2020
Older Americans Act reauthorization is imminent
In the coming days, Congress is expected to pass a bipartisan reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA). The legislation makes significant changes that reflect the input of a diverse array of organizations interested in the welfare of older adults nationwide. NCOA priorities, including the creation of an innovation center, improvements to healthy aging, and investments in key programs such as the Senior Community Service Employment Program, falls prevention, and Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs, are all in the final version of the bill.
Read our endorsement | Learn more about the OAA
House passes bill helping older workers facing discrimination
On January 15, by a bipartisan vote of 251-155, the House passed H.R. 1230, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. NCOA supports the bill, which restores fairness and well-established pre-2009 legal standards of proof on workplace discrimination undermined by certain court decisions. According to a 2018 AARP survey, 61% of older workers said they had either faced or seen age bias in the workplace. Advocates are urging the Senate to pass a companion bill, S. 485, sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), who is the Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
Read our support letter | Review the AARP survey
Coming up...
- Boost Your Budget Week: Tools to Implement the Campaign in Your Area: Join us for this short webinar that outlines the tools we created for community organizations and state agencies who want to maximize their efficacy during Boost Your Budget Week. Feb. 19 @ 3 p.m. ET
- Census 2020 and Older Adults: Reaching the Hard to Reach: We all have a role to play in ensuring that Census 2020 engages everyone. This webinar will showcase ways government agencies and officials, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and philanthropy can educate communities about the Census's impact on essential services for older adults and their families. Feb. 27 @ 2 p.m. ET
In case you missed it...
- Anna Maria Chávez talks about the savings gap: The gender pay gap and the gender savings gap are two parts of the same problem. Anna Maria Chávez, NCOA's Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, joined Caroline Fairchild on LinkedIn's "Working Together Live" to discuss solutions to the problem.
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