Native ELDER Act
Native ELDER Act
Plain Language Summary
# Native ELDER Act Summary The Native ELDER Act (S 870) is a bill sponsored by Senator Lisa Murkowski that aims to improve support services for elderly Native Americans. The legislation would establish new advisory bodies and oversight mechanisms to better coordinate federal programs that provide home care, housing assistance, and social services to older Native Americans and Alaska Natives. The bill addresses gaps in current federal programs that serve this population. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts elderly Native Americans and Alaska Natives, as well as tribal governments and federal agencies involved in administering elderly care programs.
It could also affect healthcare providers and housing organizations that serve these communities. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. This means it's still in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill has not advanced to a floor vote, so it has not become law. *Note: For the most current information on this bill's status, visit Congress.gov or your representative's official website.*.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.