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Dec 21, 2022

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs Read Article

NCOA Advocacy

Learn more about the roadmap that guides our policy and advocacy efforts, and how these positions support our commitment to improving the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

Our Policy Positions

Learn about the positions that guide our advocacy efforts, and how they support our ability to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

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Congress ended 2022 by passing a bipartisan omnibus bill that will help Americans save for retirement and access mental health care but falls short in some areas that will require continued NCOA advocacy.

Jan 12, 2023

New Law Will Help Older Americans Save for Retirement, Access Mental Health Care Read Article

Dec 20, 2022

Understanding the Federal Budget and Its Impact on Older Adults Read Article

Jul 19, 2022

Get the Facts on Senior Centers Read Article

Jul 12, 2022

House Committee Approves FY23 Aging Services Investments Read Article

Understanding the Federal Budget

More older Americans than ever need assistance and support to make ends meet. Learn more about the federal budget and how NCOA makes sure that deficit reduction does not come at the expense of programs that serve vulnerable seniors.

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President Joe Biden, posted on January 26, 2022 on the White House's Facebook page, signing an Executive Order that establishes sexual harassment as an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Apr 5, 2022

Biden's 2023 Budget Calls for Boost in Older Americans Act Funding

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Mar 24, 2022

Advocates Push to Restart Build Back Better Provisions

President Biden signed an omnibus federal appropriations bill on March 15, which includes FY22 aging program funding that is, unfortunately, less than originally proposed by Congress.

Mar 23, 2022

Final Funding for Aging Services Falls Short of Original Proposals

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Jan 27, 2022

Understanding Federal Funding for Senior Centers

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Nov 9, 2021

Senate Releases FY22 Funding Proposals for Aging Services Programs

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Oct 12, 2021

Build Back Better Act Stalls in Congress

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Aug 31, 2021

History in the Making: Congressional Proposals to Improve Medicare & Medicaid

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Aug 30, 2021

Budget Blueprint Proposes Historic Investments in Medicare, Medicaid

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Aug 10, 2021

House Approves FY22 Aging Services Investments

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Aug 10, 2021

Congress Is in Recess: Here’s How to Make Your Voice Heard

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Jun 2, 2021

Biden Budget Invests in Aging Programs

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May 4, 2021

American Families Plan Includes Paid Family Leave

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Apr 29, 2021

Ramsey Alwin on Supporting Older Workers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

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Apr 12, 2021

Address a Significant Public Health Issue: Funding for Falls Prevention Programs

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Apr 12, 2021

Federal Budget Process Begins with Biden Request

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Apr 8, 2021

The Rationale for FY22 Aging Services Funding

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Apr 7, 2021

Home Care Gets a Boost in American Jobs Plan

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Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security

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Feb 23, 2021

The Importance of Funding for Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

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Feb 19, 2021

Restore Funding for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

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Oct 13, 2020

Congress Recesses with More Work to Be Done

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Sep 18, 2020

Representatives Request Adequate FY21 Funding for Medicare SHIP and SCSEP in Joint Letter

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Sep 18, 2020

Senators Urge Appropriators to Provide Adequate FY21 Funding for SHIP

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Jul 22, 2020

Congress Invests in Most Pressing Needs, But Budget Restrictions Remain

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Feb 4, 2020

NCOA Endorsement of Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

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Jun 13, 2019

Funding for Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs in FY20

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